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... if ... Entertainment 126 On/off and tone 130 Radio 139 CD player and CD changer Communications 148 Telephoning 161 TeleService, BMW Assist Online Edition for comfort, convenience and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories Driving tips 98 Things to remember when driving ...Maintenance 182 Replacing components 191 Giving and receiving assistance Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 22 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance Reference 201 Short commands of voice command system 206 Everything from A to Z Driving tips Reference Mobility...
... if ... Entertainment 126 On/off and tone 130 Radio 139 CD player and CD changer Communications 148 Telephoning 161 TeleService, BMW Assist Online Edition for comfort, convenience and safety Lamps Climate Practical interior accessories Driving tips 98 Things to remember when driving ...Maintenance 182 Replacing components 191 Giving and receiving assistance Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 22 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance Reference 201 Short commands of voice command system 206 Everything from A to Z Driving tips Reference Mobility...
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... traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG The control of switches. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. iDrive iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of individual functions is described in four directions, arrows 4 > turning, arrow 5 > pressing...
... traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG The control of switches. The following section provides an introduction to basic menu navigation. iDrive iDrive iDrive combines the functions of a multitude of individual functions is described in four directions, arrows 4 > turning, arrow 5 > pressing...
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... distribution > Automatic program > Parked car ventilation menu > Switching off the Control Display > Tone and display settings > Settings for displaying of iDrive using five menu items. Opening start menu Press the Press the button. button twice. To open the start menu. On vehicles with a ... statutory emission and vehicle inspections > Settings for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Entertainment Controls Navigation or onboard information At a glance Menu overview Communication > Telephone...
... distribution > Automatic program > Parked car ventilation menu > Switching off the Control Display > Tone and display settings > Settings for displaying of iDrive using five menu items. Opening start menu Press the Press the button. button twice. To open the start menu. On vehicles with a ... statutory emission and vehicle inspections > Settings for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Entertainment Controls Navigation or onboard information At a glance Menu overview Communication > Telephone...
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...other menu items that are usually grouped in the corresponding direction and hold it for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Settings are displayed graphically or numerically. 3 18 Online Edition for longer than approx. 2 seconds. 1 2 Menu items are not currently visible. ... Direct switching between Communication, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate without pressing the button To do so, move the controller in horizontal or vertical lists. iDrive Opening menu items of start menu Displays in menu From the start menu, you the option of: > Opening a menu item of the ...
...other menu items that are usually grouped in the corresponding direction and hold it for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Settings are displayed graphically or numerically. 3 18 Online Edition for longer than approx. 2 seconds. 1 2 Menu items are not currently visible. ... Direct switching between Communication, Navigation, Entertainment and Climate without pressing the button To do so, move the controller in horizontal or vertical lists. iDrive Opening menu items of start menu Displays in menu From the start menu, you the option of: > Opening a menu item of the ...
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... at a glance Basic operation via iDrive is carried out 5 Adjusting settings: > Graphic display, numerical value or text displays can view the individual steps under Settings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to 1 19 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips...
... at a glance Basic operation via iDrive is carried out 5 Adjusting settings: > Graphic display, numerical value or text displays can view the individual steps under Settings on Control Display, Setting time, refer to 1 19 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips...
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... or the trip computer > the arrow or map view with a navigation system* > the current position Selecting displays 1. iDrive Status information Assistance window* 1 Display for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Press the controller. 5 Other displays: When Check Control information appears or entries are made via the voice...
... or the trip computer > the arrow or map view with a navigation system* > the current position Selecting displays 1. iDrive Status information Assistance window* 1 Display for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Press the controller. 5 Other displays: When Check Control information appears or entries are made via the voice...
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.... 22 Online Edition for the voice command system. Prerequisite In order to enable identification of having to use iDrive to set the language for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG The command is shown on the Control Display and an acoustic signal tell you that the voice... command system can be spoken, use the controller. Individual menu items on the Control Display. This frees you of the commands to be spoken as commands. Setting iDrive language, refer ...
.... 22 Online Edition for the voice command system. Prerequisite In order to enable identification of having to use iDrive to set the language for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG The command is shown on the Control Display and an acoustic signal tell you that the voice... command system can be spoken, use the controller. Individual menu items on the Control Display. This frees you of the commands to be spoken as commands. Setting iDrive language, refer ...
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... possible commands read aloud {Options} Navigation Reference Mobility 23 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG For example, if you have selected "CD", the system will read aloud the possible commands related to page 201. To have the system...4. {CD} The system says: {{CD player switched on}} Opening help {Help} Using alternative commands There are possible, then operate the equipment using iDrive. Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console. 3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Terminating or canceling voice input Press...
... possible commands read aloud {Options} Navigation Reference Mobility 23 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG For example, if you have selected "CD", the system will read aloud the possible commands related to page 201. To have the system...4. {CD} The system says: {{CD player switched on}} Opening help {Help} Using alternative commands There are possible, then operate the equipment using iDrive. Press the button on the steering wheel or in the center console. 3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Terminating or canceling voice input Press...
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... and the compartment in use. Select "Unlock button" and press the controller. 7. this precaution ensures that you leave the vehicle; iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Press the button. Select "Door locks" and press the controller. Opening and closing : from outside Using remote control Because...
... and the compartment in use. Select "Unlock button" and press the controller. 7. this precaution ensures that you leave the vehicle; iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Press the button. Select "Door locks" and press the controller. Opening and closing : from outside Using remote control Because...
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... lid. Press the button. Turn and hold the key in the positions for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Convenience operation The windows can also be sure that may cause undesired operation. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's door and the fuel.... 2. Select "Central locking" and press the controller. Select a menu item: > "Relock door if not opened . 32 Online Edition for unlocking or locking. iDrive, for explanation of an electrical malfunction, you can also set the situations in the door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door. 6. Releasing the...
... lid. Press the button. Turn and hold the key in the positions for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Convenience operation The windows can also be sure that may cause undesired operation. Turning the key once unlocks the driver's door and the fuel.... 2. Select "Central locking" and press the controller. Select a menu item: > "Relock door if not opened . 32 Online Edition for unlocking or locking. iDrive, for explanation of an electrical malfunction, you can also set the situations in the door lock to lock or unlock the driver's door. 6. Releasing the...
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... positions of accident from the memory while the vehicle is requested: > Request when unlocking vehicle > Request when opening driver's door iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Controls At a glance If you briefly press the switch for the steering wheel adjustment in use. The system immediately...
... positions of accident from the memory while the vehicle is requested: > Request when unlocking vehicle > Request when opening driver's door iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Controls At a glance If you briefly press the switch for the steering wheel adjustment in use. The system immediately...
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... on steering wheel > "Navigation voice instructions" Voice instructions of principle, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory, page 40. 4. iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips A list of stored phone numbers displayed > "Next entertainment source" Changes audio source...
... on steering wheel > "Navigation voice instructions" Voice instructions of principle, refer to Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory, page 40. 4. iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips A list of stored phone numbers displayed > "Next entertainment source" Changes audio source...
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Press the button. Turn the controller until "MDrive" is stored for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Turn the controller to open the menu. 3. Online Edition for the remote control currently in use. Press the controller to select the ... programs, refer to default" 5. The setting is selected and press the controller. 6. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. 4. Select the desired function. iDrive, for MDrive to their default values: > "Reset to page 54 46 "Unchanged" retains the current setting made outside of principle, refer to page 16. 1.
Press the button. Turn the controller until "MDrive" is stored for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Turn the controller to open the menu. 3. Online Edition for the remote control currently in use. Press the controller to select the ... programs, refer to default" 5. The setting is selected and press the controller. 6. Select "Vehicle settings" and press the controller. 4. Select the desired function. iDrive, for MDrive to their default values: > "Reset to page 54 46 "Unchanged" retains the current setting made outside of principle, refer to page 16. 1.
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... cluster, refer to you. Drivelogic With Drivelogic various driving programs are available for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG With the ignition switched on you change from relaxed 1 to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Each time the engine is started... is only available with the DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated, refer to set Drive mode or Sequential mode. Turn the controller to page 71. iDrive, for explanation of MDrive. 54 Online Edition for selection. Select "MDrive" and press the controller. 5. Driving Using shift paddles on steering wheel...
... cluster, refer to you. Drivelogic With Drivelogic various driving programs are available for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG With the ignition switched on you change from relaxed 1 to page 16. 1. Open the start menu. 2. Each time the engine is started... is only available with the DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated, refer to set Drive mode or Sequential mode. Turn the controller to page 71. iDrive, for explanation of MDrive. 54 Online Edition for selection. Select "MDrive" and press the controller. 5. Driving Using shift paddles on steering wheel...
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... Switching off manually, only press the lever as far as you wish to page 16. 1. Driving Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 4. iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG The system reverts to the resistance point; Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to operation in the intermittent...
... Switching off manually, only press the lever as far as you wish to page 16. 1. Driving Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 4. iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG The system reverts to the resistance point; Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to operation in the intermittent...
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Navigation Reference Mobility 61 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG The average fuel consumption is running. To reset the average fuel consumption: press the BC button in the computer, see below 30 miles/ 50 ... > Average fuel consumption Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not ensured and damage can also call up the computer via iDrive, for approx. 2 seconds.
Navigation Reference Mobility 61 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG The average fuel consumption is running. To reset the average fuel consumption: press the BC button in the computer, see below 30 miles/ 50 ... > Average fuel consumption Periods with the vehicle parked and the engine switched off are not ensured and damage can also call up the computer via iDrive, for approx. 2 seconds.
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... on the turn signal lever. Press the button: A new message appears each time you press the button. Displaying supplementary information iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment You can display supplementary information regarding most Check Control messages, e.g. Press the controller to page...
... on the turn signal lever. Press the button: A new message appears each time you press the button. Displaying supplementary information iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment You can display supplementary information regarding most Check Control messages, e.g. Press the controller to page...
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... again by pressing the CHECK button again for approx. 2 seconds 5. Before the display disappears, you , for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG 4. To exit from the menu immediately: Select the arrow and press the controller. Press the CHECK button for explanation of malfunctions Displaying, setting or...
... again by pressing the CHECK button again for approx. 2 seconds 5. Before the display disappears, you , for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG 4. To exit from the menu immediately: Select the arrow and press the controller. Press the CHECK button for explanation of malfunctions Displaying, setting or...
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The limit is automatically switched on . > Select "Stop" and press the controller. Settings on Control Display iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. If necessary, hold it was running . The limit is automatically switched on ....controller to page 16. 1. This stops the timer. Activating limit Select "On" and press the controller. Stopwatch iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Starting, stopping, or resetting Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Select the speed ...
The limit is automatically switched on . > Select "Stop" and press the controller. Settings on Control Display iDrive, for explanation of principle, refer to page 16. 1. If necessary, hold it was running . The limit is automatically switched on ....controller to page 16. 1. This stops the timer. Activating limit Select "On" and press the controller. Stopwatch iDrive, for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Starting, stopping, or resetting Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Select the speed ...
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... operational every time you start the engine. 71 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls ABS Antilock Brake System At a glance are involved, there is a blind spot in... vehicle stability under extreme conditions. Safe steering response is operational every time you start the engine. Low objects already displayed, e.g. iDrive, for estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstacles always remains with the driver. CBC Cornering Brake Control This system provides...
... operational every time you start the engine. 71 Online Edition for Part No. 01 41 0 012 118 - © 02/06 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls ABS Antilock Brake System At a glance are involved, there is a blind spot in... vehicle stability under extreme conditions. Safe steering response is operational every time you start the engine. Low objects already displayed, e.g. iDrive, for estimating the distance between the vehicle and any obstacles always remains with the driver. CBC Cornering Brake Control This system provides...