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Controls overview
roads, for example; otherwise, there is an
increased risk of an accident.<
Odometer, outside
temperature display, clock
Odometer and trip odometer
Resetting the trip odometer:
With the ignition switched on, press button 1 in
the instrument cluster.
When the vehicle is parked
If you still want to view the time, outside tem-
perature and odometer reading briefly after the
remote control has been taken out of the igni-
tion lock:
1
2
3
Knob in the instrument cluster
Outside temperature display and clock
Odometer and trip odometer
Press button 1 in the instrument cluster.
Tachometer
Knob in the instrument cluster
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To reset the trip odometer while the ignition
is switched on
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To display the time, outside temperature
and odometer briefly while the ignition is
switched off
Units of measure
To select the respective units of measure, miles
or km for the odometer as well as 7 or 6 for
the outside temperature, refer to page 73.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Time, outside temperature display
Setting the time, refer to page 75.
Outside temperature warning
When the displayed temperature sinks to
approx. +377/+36, a signal sounds and a
warning lamp lights up. There is an increased
risk of black ice.
Never force the engine speed up into the red
warning field, see arrow. In this range, the fuel
supply is interrupted to protect the engine.
Black ice can also form at temperatures
above +377/+36. You should there-
fore drive carefully on bridges and shaded
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Coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
A warning lamp will come on if the coolant, and
therefore the engine, becomes too hot. In addi-
tion, a message will appear on the Control Dis-
play.
Check coolant level, refer to page 222.
Energy Control*
Fuel tank capacity: approx. 16.1 gallons/
61 liters.
You can find information on refueling on
page 197.
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.
Reserve
Displays the current fuel consumption. This
allows you to see whether your current driving
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-
mum exhaust emissions.
Once the fuel level has fallen to the reserve
zone, a message briefly appears on the Control
Display and the cruising range for the remaining
amount of fuel is displayed on the computer.
Under a cruising range of approx. 30 miles/
50 km, the message remains in the Control Dis-
play.
Engine oil temperature*
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
When the engine is at normal operating temper-
ature, the engine oil temperature is between
approx. 2107/1006 and approx. 3007/
1506.
If the engine oil temperature is too high, a mes-
sage appears on the Control Display.
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To reset average speed: press the button in the
turn indicator lever for approx. 2 seconds.
Computer
Displays in the instrument cluster
Calling up information
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated for
the time during which the engine is running.
You can have the average consumption for
another trip displayed, refer to Displays on the
Control Display below.
To reset average fuel consumption: press the
button in the turn indicator lever for approx.
2 seconds.
Current fuel consumption*
Displays the current fuel consumption. This
allows you to see whether your current driving
style is conducive to fuel economy with mini-
mum exhaust emissions.
Press the button in the turn indicator lever.
The following items of information are dis-
played in the order listed:
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>
>
>
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Cruising range
Average speed
Displays on the Control Display
The computer can also be opened via iDrive.
1. "Vehicle Info"
Average fuel consumption
Current fuel consumption*
No information
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"
To set the corresponding units of measure,
refer to Units of measure on page 73.
Cruising range
Displays the estimated cruising range available
with the remaining fuel. The range is calculated
on the basis of the way the car has been driven
over the last 18 miles/30 km and the amount of
fuel currently in the tank.
Refuel as soon as possible once your
cruising range falls below 30 miles/
Displays on the "Onboard info":
50 km; otherwise, engine functions are not
ensured and damage can occur.<
Average speed
Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine
switched off are not included in the calculations
of average speed.
With the trip computer, refer to page 72, you
can have the average speed for another trip dis-
played.
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>
Cruising range
Distance from destination
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Estimated time of arrival if:
Both displays show:
> A distance was manually entered in the
computer, refer to the information
below.
>
>
The average speed and
the average fuel consumption.
> A destination was entered in the naviga-
tion system*, refer to page 125.
Resetting the fuel consumption and
speed
Displays on the "Trip computer":
You can reset the values for average speed and
average consumption:
1. Select the respective menu item and press
the controller.
2. Press the controller again to confirm your
selection.
Resetting the Trip computer
You can reset all values:
1. "Vehicle Info"
>
>
>
Departure time
Trip duration
Trip distance
2. "Trip computer"
3. "Reset"
Settings and information
Operating principle
1
Button for:
> Setting values
> Selecting display
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2
3
Button for:
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5
6
7
8
Calling up Check Control 77
Checking engine oil level 219
Setting the time 75
> Confirming selected display or set val-
ues
> Calling up computer information 71
Setting the date 76
When the lights are on: instrument lighting
brightness 95
Viewing service requirement display 73
Exiting displays
Service requirements
The outside temperature reading and the time
reappear when you press button 2 or if you
make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If
required, complete the current setting first.
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
You can change the units for fuel consumption,
route/distance, temperature and pressure.
The remaining driving distance and the date of
the next scheduled service are displayed briefly
immediately after you start the engine or switch
on the ignition.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
The extent of service work required can
be read out from the remote control by
your BMW Service Advisor.<
For certain maintenance operations, you can
view the respective distance remaining or due
date individually in the instrument cluster.
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. Select the desired unit.
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1. Switch on the ignition, refer to page 54.
2. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
nied by the words "SERVICE-INFO".
3. Press button 2.
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4. Use button 1 to scroll through the individual
service items.
Possible displays
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Button for selecting functions
Service requirements
Engine oil
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
Roadworthiness test*
Front brake pads
Rear brake pads
Brake fluid
The sequence of displayed service items may
vary. The data for the next service appointment
is shown first.
3. "Service required"
More information
Required maintenance procedures and legally
mandated inspections are displayed.
Detailed information on service
requirements
You can request more detailed information on
every entry:
You can call up additional information on the
maintenance regimen on the Control Display.
Select the entry and press the controller.
To exit from the menu:
Move the controller to the left.
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10. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The date entry is stored.
Symbols
No service is currently required.
To exit from the menu:
Move the controller to the left.
The deadline for service or a legally man-
dated inspection is approaching. Please
schedule a service appointment.
More information on the BMW Maintenance
System can be found on page 223.
The service deadline has already passed.
Automatic Service Request*
Data regarding the maintenance status or
legally mandated inspections of the vehicle are
automatically transmitted to your BMW center
prior to a service due date.
Entering deadlines for legally required
inspections*
Make sure the date on the Control Display is set
correctly, refer to page 76; otherwise, the effec-
tiveness of CBS Condition Based Service is not
ensured.
You can check when your BMW center was
notified.
1. "Vehicle Info"
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
2. "Vehicle status"
3. "Service required"
3. "Options"
4. "Last Service Request"
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"
Clock
The settings are stored for the remote control
currently in use, refer also to Personal Profile on
page 26.
Setting the time
In the instrument cluster
To set the 12h/24h mode, refer to Setting the
time format below.
5. Open the menu for entering the deadline.
6. "Date:"
7. Create the settings.
8. Press the controller to apply the setting.
The year is highlighted.
9. Turn the controller to make the adjustment.
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Setting the time
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
nied by the time and the word "SET".
3. "Time:"
2. Press button 2.
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours
are displayed, and then press the controller.
3. Use button 1 to set the hours.
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
5. Use button 1 to set the minutes.
6. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
5. Turn the controller until the desired minutes
are displayed, and then press the controller.
The time is stored.
7. Press button 2.
The system accepts the new time.
Setting the time format
1. "Settings"
Via iDrive
2. "Time/Date"
1. Press the MENU button.
3. "Format:"
The main menu is displayed.
4. Select the desired format and press the
controller.
The time format is stored.
Date
Setting the date
In the instrument cluster
2. "Settings"
To set the dd/mm or mm/dd date format, refer
to Setting the date format below.
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4. Select the desired format.
The date format is stored.
Check Control
The concept
The Check Control monitors vehicle functions
and alerts you to any malfunctions in the sys-
tems monitored. This type of Check Control
message includes indicator and warning lamps
in the instrument cluster and, in some cases, an
acoustic signal and text messages at the top of
the Control Display.
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
nied by the date and the word "SET".
2. Press button 2.
3. Use button 1 to set the day of the month.
4. Press button 2 to confirm the entry.
5. Set the month and the year in the same way.
Indicator and warning lamps
6. Press button 2.
The system stores the new date.
Via iDrive
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Date:"
Indicator and warning lamps can light up in a
variety of combinations and colors.
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is
displayed, and press the controller.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.
5. Create the necessary settings for the
month and year.
The date is stored.
Setting the date format
1. "Settings"
2. "Time/Date"
3. "Format:"
indicates that Check Control messages have
been stored. These Check Control messages
can be viewed again later, refer to page 78.
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Other Check Control messages are hidden
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.
They are stored and can be displayed again
later.
Text messages
Text messages at the upper edge of the Control
Display explain the meaning of the displayed
indicator and warning lamps.
They are marked with the symbol
shown here.
Supplementary text messages
You can call up more information on the Control
Display, e.g. on the cause of a malfunction and
on how to respond, via Check Control.
Displaying stored Check Control
messages
1. Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol appears in the display, accompa-
nied by the words "CHECK CONTROL".
The text of urgent messages is displayed auto-
matically.
To exit the display:
Select "OK" and press the controller.
2. Press button 2.
"CHECK OK" appears if there are no Check
Control messages.
Hiding Check Control messages
If a Check Control message has been
stored, the corresponding lamp comes on.
It is accompanied by a text message on the
Control Display.
3. Push button 1 to check for other messages.
4. Press button 2.
The display again shows the outside tem-
perature and the time.
Press the button on the turn indicator lever.
Via iDrive
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Some Check Control messages are dis-
played continuously and remain visible until
the malfunction has been rectified. If several
malfunctions occur at once, the messages
are displayed consecutively.
1. "Vehicle Info"
2. "Vehicle status"
These messages can be hidden for approx.
8 seconds. After this, they are displayed
again automatically.
They are marked with the symbol
shown here.
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3. "Check Control"
Applying your current speed as the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Select current speed"
4. Select the text message.
Speed limit
You can enter a speed, and a Check Control
message will indicate when you reach this
speed. This enables you, for example, to
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 or 5 km/h.
4. Press the controller.
The system adopts your current speed as the
limit.
Activating/deactivating the limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning"
Displaying, setting or changing the
limit
1. "Settings"
2. "Speed"
3. "Warning at:"
4. Press the controller.
The limit warning is switched on.
Settings on the Control
Display
4. Turn the controller until the desired speed
is displayed.
Language on the Control Display
5. Press the controller.
The speed limit is stored.
Setting the language
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
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3. "Language:"
3. "Brightness"
4. Select the desired language.
4. Turn the controller until the desired setting
is selected.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
5. Press the controller.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use. In bright conditions, for example,
the brightness control may not be clearly visi-
ble.
Setting the voice dialog
Switch between a standard dialog and a short
dialog.
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. "Speech mode:"
4. Select the desired dialog.
The setting is stored for the remote control cur-
rently in use.
Brightness of the Control Display
The brightness is automatically adapted to the
ambient lighting conditions. However, you can
change the basic setting.
1. "Settings"
2. "Control display"
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