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Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp1.Loosen the bottom holder, arrow 1.2.Loosen the top holder, arrow 2. To do so,
press in the middle latch and then press
out both outside latches.
Remove the lamp holder, arrow 3.3.Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐
ing or brake lamp from its socket counter‐
clockwise.4.Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Insert the two contacts, arrow 1, into the
connections, arrow 2.2.Press on the bulb holder, arrow 3. Make
sure that the two exterior holders latch into
place.3.Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and
secure.4.Place the hinge trim over the hinge and
push it up until the retaining pin engages.
Close the clips.5.Install the wire cable on the handle and en‐
gage the handle on the holder.6.Install the holder for the warning triangle.7.Apply the warning triangle.
Rear lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page  203.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
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In the engine compartment1.Use the onboard vehicle tool kit to loosen
the three cover screws, arrow 1.2.Pull up the holder, arrow 2.3.Remove the cover from one side, arrow 3.4.Press the four fasteners and remove the
cover.
Attaching the covers
1.When attaching the cover, make sure that
all four fasteners are engaged.2.Attach the cover under the rubber lip and
then thread it between the bars.3.Press down on the holder and tighten the
three screws.In the cargo area
Fold up the cargo floor panel.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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CareVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Car washes
General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof, ensure that a
distance of at least 31.5 inches/80 cm is main‐
tained. Holding them too close or using exces‐
sively high pressures or temperatures can
cause damage or preliminary damage that may
then lead to long-term damage.
Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/cameras with high-
pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the exterior sensors and cameras, e.g.,
Park Distance Control, for extended periods oftime and only from a distance of at least
12 in/30 cm.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page  69, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
of the alarm system. Follow the instruc‐
tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page  45.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
Manual transmission:
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grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensors/cameras
To clean sensors and cameras, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass
cleaner.Displays/monitors
Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀
Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long-term
When the vehicle is shut down for longer than
three months, special measures must be
taken. Additional information is available from
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem  118 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  123 
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control  74 
Activated-charcoal filter  149 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion  115 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  123 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  116 
Adaptive Light Control  92 
Additives, oil  198 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints  49 
After washing vehicle  219 
Airbags  96 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  97 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  145, 148  
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function  145, 147  
Air distribution, manual  145, 148  
Air flow, air conditioner  145 
Air flow, automatic climate control  148 
Air pressure, tires  186 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion  149 
Alarm system  44 
Alarm, unintentional  45 
All around the center con‐ sole  16 
All around the roofliner  17 All around the steering
wheel  14 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires  193 
All-wheel-drive  119 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter  152 
Alternative oil types  199 
Antifreeze, washer fluid  70 
Antilock Brake System, ABS  118 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC  118 
Approved axle load  224 
Approved engine oils  199 
Arrival time  87 
Ash tray  155 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance  213 
Assistance when driving off  122  
Assist system information, on Control Display  89 
Attentiveness assistant  116 
AUTO intensity  147 
Automatic car wash  218 
Automatic climate con‐ trol  144  
Automatic climate control with enhanced features  146 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  123 
Automatic Curb Monitor  57 
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags  98 
Automatic headlight con‐ trol  92 
Automatic locking  43 
Automatic recirculated-air control  148 Automatic transmission, see
Steptronic transmission  71 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control  147 
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol  145  
AUTO program, intensity  147 
Auto Start/Stop function  65 
Average fuel consumption  86 
Average speed  86 
Axle loads, weights  224 
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support  51 
Backrest, width  51 
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit  213  
Bar for tow-starting/ towing  216 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  210 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control  35 
Battery, vehicle  209 
Belt carrier  54 
Belts, safety belts  53 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder  161 
Blinds, sun protection  46 
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem  201 
Bonus range, ECO PRO  174 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders  161 
Brake assistant  118 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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Engine oil types, ap‐proved  199 
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  213  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  64 
Engine stop  64 
Engine temperature  80 
Entering a car wash  218 
Equipment, interior  151 
Error displays, see Check Control  77 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  118 
Exchanging wheels/tires  192 
Exhaust system  167 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  58 
Exterior mirrors  56 
External start  213 
External temperature dis‐ play  81 
External temperature warn‐ ing  81 
Eyes for securing cargo  170 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  77 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air flow  145, 148  
Filler neck for engine oil  198 
Fine wood, care  220 
First aid kit  213 
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting  216 
Flat tire, changing wheels  209 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  103 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  99 Flat tire, warning
lamp  100, 103  
Flooding  167 
Floor carpet, care  221 
Floor mats, care  221 
Fogged up windows  145 
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system  157 
Fold-out position, wiper  70 
Foot brake  167 
Front airbags  96 
Front-end collision warning with braking function  108 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  105 
Front fog lights  94 
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement  206 
Front lights  204 
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  98 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  98 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  103 
Fuel  184 
Fuel consumption, current  82 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion  86 
Fuel filler flap  182 
Fuel gauge  80 
Fuel lid  182 
Fuel quality  184 
Fuel recommendation  184 
Fuel, tank capacity  227 
Fuse  210 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control  151 
Gasoline  184 Gear change, Steptronic
transmission  72 
Gear shift indicator  83 
General driving notes  166 
Glare shield  155 
Glass sunroof, powered  47 
Glove compartment  159 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  224 
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake  67 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  152 
Hazard warning flashers  212 
Head airbags  96 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  92 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  91 
Headlight flasher  68 
Headlight glass  204 
Headlights  204 
Headlights, care  219 
Headlight washer system  68 
Head restraints  49 
Head restraints, front  55 
Head-up Display  89 
Head-up Display, care  221 
Heavy cargo, stowing  170 
Height, vehicle  224 
High-beam Assistant  93 
High beams  68 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  93 
Hills  168 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant  122 
Hints  6 
Holder for beverages  161 
Hood  196 
Horn  14 
Hotel function, trunk lid  40 
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