At a glance

These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.

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New for 2011
A new eight-speed automatic transmission is standard on the 2011 models and replaces a six-speed automatic. The xDrive35i has BMW's new single-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder (replacing a twin ...

Releasing manually
Releasing manually Press the button with the brake depressed. The LED and indicator lamp go out. Indicator lamp in Canadian models. Take the remote control with you Take the remote cont ...

The concept
This system can be used to select a desired speed that the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear roads. To the extent possible, the system automatically adjusts the speed to a slower veh ...