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Communications 176 Telephoning 191 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 23 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance Controls 28 45 56 59 69 81 Opening and closing Adjusting Reference 232 Technical data 236 Short commands... of voice command system 240 Everything from A to Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M6 Engineering Navigation 124 126...
Communications 176 Telephoning 191 BMW Assist Using this Owner's Manual 4 7 10 16 23 Notes Reporting safety defects Cockpit iDrive Voice command system At a glance Controls 28 45 56 59 69 81 Opening and closing Adjusting Reference 232 Technical data 236 Short commands... of voice command system 240 Everything from A to Z Driving tips 116 Things to remember when driving 121 BMW M6 Engineering Navigation 124 126...
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... equipment. The control of switches. The following section provides an introduction to be operated from a central position. This allows these functions 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, arrow 6 To avoid becoming distracted and unnecessarily endangering... use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG
... equipment. The control of switches. The following section provides an introduction to be operated from a central position. This allows these functions 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, arrow 6 To avoid becoming distracted and unnecessarily endangering... use the controls or make entries unless traffic and road conditions allow.< 16 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG
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...menu > Switching off the Control Display > Tone and display settings > Settings for the telephone You can call up all the functions of iDrive using five menu items. Opening start menu Press the Press the button. The message is shown on the Control Display: > Navigation system* ...the following message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds. for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Entertainment Controls Navigation or onboard information At a glance This displays the start menu from the ...
...menu > Switching off the Control Display > Tone and display settings > Settings for the telephone You can call up all the functions of iDrive using five menu items. Opening start menu Press the Press the button. The message is shown on the Control Display: > Navigation system* ...the following message is automatically hidden after approx. 10 seconds. for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Entertainment Controls Navigation or onboard information At a glance This displays the start menu from the ...
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...menu items that are usually grouped in the corresponding direction and hold it for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu in the view last selected > Direct changing between Communication, Navigation, Entertainment ...You can call up the four menu items Communication, Navigation, Entertainment, and Climate by pressing the controller. 1 2 Each menu is divided into fields. iDrive Opening menu items of start menu Displays in menu From the start menu, you the option of: > Opening a menu item of the start menu:...
...menu items that are usually grouped in the corresponding direction and hold it for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG A symbol indicates the last selected menu item of the start menu in the view last selected > Direct changing between Communication, Navigation, Entertainment ...You can call up the four menu items Communication, Navigation, Entertainment, and Climate by pressing the controller. 1 2 Each menu is divided into fields. iDrive Opening menu items of start menu Displays in menu From the start menu, you the option of: > Opening a menu item of the start menu:...
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..., Setting time, refer to 1 19 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Operating principle at a glance Basic operation via iDrive is described in white can be changed > Confirmation by changing field Reference Mobility > Turn controller 3 Selecting a menu...
..., Setting time, refer to 1 19 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Operating principle at a glance Basic operation via iDrive is described in white can be changed > Confirmation by changing field Reference Mobility > Turn controller 3 Selecting a menu...
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...in the vehicle Reception strength of linked mobile phone, network search or no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the controller. 2 3 Entertainment sound output off ... navigation system can be received and transmission is temporarily hidden. 20 Online Edition for : > > New entries present in "Missed calls"* Roaming active 2. iDrive Status information Assistance window* 1 Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD > Telephone* in "Communication": Name of mobile phone network, dependent on mobile phone...
...in the vehicle Reception strength of linked mobile phone, network search or no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Move the controller to the right to change to the assistance window and press the controller. 2 3 Entertainment sound output off ... navigation system can be received and transmission is temporarily hidden. 20 Online Edition for : > > New entries present in "Missed calls"* Roaming active 2. iDrive Status information Assistance window* 1 Display for: > Entertainment: Radio, CD > Telephone* in "Communication": Name of mobile phone network, dependent on mobile phone...
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Select "Assist. Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons You can save and run certain functions of iDrive on , change to the assistance window and press the controller. Press the controller to the phone number, the name will also be stored. 21 Online ... number or select it in a list of the programmable memory/ direct selection buttons is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance
Select "Assist. Programmable memory/ direct selection buttons You can save and run certain functions of iDrive on , change to the assistance window and press the controller. Press the controller to the phone number, the name will also be stored. 21 Online ... number or select it in a list of the programmable memory/ direct selection buttons is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance
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...a navigation destination is stored, regardless of the buttons is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Acknowledge with two drives, the current track is displayed. The assignment of the selection on the Control Display. 1. Please do not ...wear gloves when doing so. Deleting button assignments 1. If the vehicle is equipped with "Yes". iDrive Entertainment In the Entertainment menu, the sound source currently heard, e.g. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press...
...a navigation destination is stored, regardless of the buttons is stored for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Acknowledge with two drives, the current track is displayed. The assignment of the selection on the Control Display. 1. Please do not ...wear gloves when doing so. Deleting button assignments 1. If the vehicle is equipped with "Yes". iDrive Entertainment In the Entertainment menu, the sound source currently heard, e.g. Press the controller to open the menu. 3. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press...
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...command system includes a special microphone. The microphone is shown on the Control Display. 23 Online Edition for the voice command system. Setting iDrive language, refer to page 80. Voice commands Activating voice command system 1. Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Symbols..., use the controller. Press the button. This frees you of having to use iDrive to set the language for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference This symbol is located: > Near the interior rearview mirror in the Coupe...
...command system includes a special microphone. The microphone is shown on the Control Display. 23 Online Edition for the voice command system. Setting iDrive language, refer to page 80. Voice commands Activating voice command system 1. Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Symbols..., use the controller. Press the button. This frees you of having to use iDrive to set the language for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference This symbol is located: > Near the interior rearview mirror in the Coupe...
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... related to page 236. Press the button on Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2. Voice command system If no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Switch on the steering wheel. 6. Press the button on the steering wheel. 3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Terminating or canceling voice command Press the... player and the CD changer*. 4. {CD} The system says: {{CD on}} Opening help {Help} Using alternative commands There are possible, then operate the equipment using iDrive.
... related to page 236. Press the button on Entertainment sound output if necessary. 2. Voice command system If no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Switch on the steering wheel. 6. Press the button on the steering wheel. 3. {Entertainment} The system says: {{Entertainment}} Terminating or canceling voice command Press the... player and the CD changer*. 4. {CD} The system says: {{CD on}} Opening help {Help} Using alternative commands There are possible, then operate the equipment using iDrive.
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... Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can find more detailed information on the alarm system on page 35. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG In the event of the following: > Doors > Compartment in the front center console > Luggage compartment lid > Fuel filler door...
... Persons or animals left unattended in a parked vehicle can find more detailed information on the alarm system on page 35. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG In the event of the following: > Doors > Compartment in the front center console > Luggage compartment lid > Fuel filler door...
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... or unlock the driver's door. Turn and hold the key in the door lock to operate this remote control during an extended drive; Automatic locking iDrive, for Part no longer possible to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does not activate the anti-theft system. Turning the... complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Press the button. Opening and closing If it is no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Use this equipment.< Convenient operation You also have the option of operating the windows and the convertible top on the opening process of the...
... or unlock the driver's door. Turn and hold the key in the door lock to operate this remote control during an extended drive; Automatic locking iDrive, for Part no longer possible to unlock or lock doors and the luggage compartment lid, but does not activate the anti-theft system. Turning the... complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Press the button. Opening and closing If it is no . 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Use this equipment.< Convenient operation You also have the option of operating the windows and the convertible top on the opening process of the...
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Activating with remote control The last positions of the driver's seat, external rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are not stored in use. iDrive, for the remote key currently in the memory. Switch on or off, refer to page 52. Adjust the desired seat, exterior mirror and steering-...one of the seat adjustment switches or one of the memory buttons. 47 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance You can store and select three different adjustment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel. Briefly press the desired...
Activating with remote control The last positions of the driver's seat, external rearview mirrors, and steering wheel are not stored in use. iDrive, for the remote key currently in the memory. Switch on or off, refer to page 52. Adjust the desired seat, exterior mirror and steering-...one of the seat adjustment switches or one of the memory buttons. 47 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG At a glance You can store and select three different adjustment settings for the driver's seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel. Briefly press the desired...
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... on you have programmed "Navigation voice instructions" for the button: > To switch voice instructions on the steering wheel. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Controls At a glance iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 53 Online Edition for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Select...
... on you have programmed "Navigation voice instructions" for the button: > To switch voice instructions on the steering wheel. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Controls At a glance iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 53 Online Edition for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. Select...
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... cluster, refer to page. 63 1. Press the button repeatedly until the desired driving program is to Selecting displays on Head-Up Display, refer to be. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07...
... cluster, refer to page. 63 1. Press the button repeatedly until the desired driving program is to Selecting displays on Head-Up Display, refer to be. iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07...
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... Edition for city driving or driving on snow. This is, for example, ideal for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips "P 500 Sport" program 1 High beams Controls "P 500" program At a glance Triple turn signals Move the lever..." program with the button on page 53. For the programs "P 500" and "P 500 Sport" the LED in the POWER button lights up. iDrive, for operating principle refer to MDrive on the steering wheel, refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2.
... Edition for city driving or driving on snow. This is, for example, ideal for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips "P 500 Sport" program 1 High beams Controls "P 500" program At a glance Triple turn signals Move the lever..." program with the button on page 53. For the programs "P 500" and "P 500 Sport" the LED in the POWER button lights up. iDrive, for operating principle refer to MDrive on the steering wheel, refer to page 16. 1. Press the button. This opens the start menu. 2.
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... Online Edition for the time during which the engine is calculated for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Displays on the driving style over the last 20 miles/ 30 km....signal lever for approx. 2 seconds. > Estimated time of average speed. > Average speed For different routes You can also call up the computer via iDrive, for average speed and average fuel consumption: 1. Select "Onboard info" and press the controller. Select the desired menu item and press the controller. ...
... Online Edition for the time during which the engine is calculated for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance Displays on the driving style over the last 20 miles/ 30 km....signal lever for approx. 2 seconds. > Estimated time of average speed. > Average speed For different routes You can also call up the computer via iDrive, for average speed and average fuel consumption: 1. Select "Onboard info" and press the controller. Select the desired menu item and press the controller. ...
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... selected and press the controller. 75 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Hiding Check Control messages Displaying supplementary information iDrive, for operating principle refer to upper field if necessary. They cannot be shown as soon as to the cause...
... selected and press the controller. 75 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment Navigation Hiding Check Control messages Displaying supplementary information iDrive, for operating principle refer to upper field if necessary. They cannot be shown as soon as to the cause...
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...urban area. Without navigation system*: open "Car Data". This enables you switch off automatically after completion of malfunctions Displaying, setting or changing limit iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. The symbols also indicate the status of reaching this speed. Before the display disappears, you ...the arrow and press the controller. Press the CHECK button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Select "Limit" and press the controller. 76 Online Edition for approx. 2 seconds. Select a message and press the controller. Open "Navigation".
...urban area. Without navigation system*: open "Car Data". This enables you switch off automatically after completion of malfunctions Displaying, setting or changing limit iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16. 1. The symbols also indicate the status of reaching this speed. Before the display disappears, you ...the arrow and press the controller. Press the CHECK button for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Select "Limit" and press the controller. 76 Online Edition for approx. 2 seconds. Select a message and press the controller. Open "Navigation".
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...starts at the displayed time. > Select "Reset" and press the controller. Settings on Control Display iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Select "Stopwatch" and press the controller. Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment... controller to apply the setting. The stopwatch continues to page 16. 1. Activating limit Select "On" and press the controller. Stopwatch iDrive, for operating principle refer to enter a greater difference. 7. Select the speed value and press the controller. 6. The limit is ...
...starts at the displayed time. > Select "Reset" and press the controller. Settings on Control Display iDrive, for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG Driving tips Controls At a glance Select "Stopwatch" and press the controller. Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment... controller to apply the setting. The stopwatch continues to page 16. 1. Activating limit Select "On" and press the controller. Stopwatch iDrive, for operating principle refer to enter a greater difference. 7. Select the speed value and press the controller. 6. The limit is ...