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Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers
fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Start‐
ing with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When
accelerating, shift up before reaching high en‐
gine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into
the highest applicable gear and drive with the
engine speed as low as possible and at a con‐
stant speed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of
the vehicle, refer to page 95.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accel‐
erator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Switch off the engine during longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function The Auto Start/Stop function of your vehicle
automatically switches off the engine during a
stop.
If the engine is switched off and then restarted
rather than leaving the engine running con‐
stantly, fuel consumption and emissions are
reduced. Savings can begin within a few sec‐
onds of switching off the engine.
In addition, fuel consumption is also deter‐
mined by other factors, such as driving style,road conditions, maintenance or environmental
factors.
Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed. The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.
Have maintenance carriedout
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 233.
ECO PRO
The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort features, e. g. the cli‐
mate control output, are adjusted.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
the D selector lever position. The vehicle con‐
tinues traveling with the engine idling to re‐
duce fuel consumption. Selector lever position
D remains engaged.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are
displayed to assist with an optimized fuel con‐
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Steptronic transmission:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 75.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine with manual transmission:
1.Press on the clutch pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
To start the engine with Steptronic transmis‐
sion:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
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Computer 97
Condensation on win‐ dows 166
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 191
Condition Based Service CBS 233
Configure driving mode 141
Confirmation signal 46
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Continued driving with a flat tire 113 , 116
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 99
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 135
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Coolant 231
Coolant level 231
Coolant temperature 92
Cooling function 167
Cooling, maximum 167
Cooling system 231
Corrosion on brake discs 190
Cosmetic mirror 174
Cruise control 150
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 143
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 143
Cruising range 93
Cupholder 183
Current fuel consumption 93
D
Damage, tires 222
Damping control, dy‐ namic 138
Data, technical 254 Date 93
Daytime running lights 104
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 166
Dehumidifying, air 167
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 98
Diesel exhaust fluid, at low temperatures 208
Diesel exhaust fluid, having refilled 208
Diesel exhaust fluid, on mini‐ mum 208
Diesel exhaust fluid, replen‐ ishing yourself 208
Diesel particulate filter 189
Digital clock 93
Dimensions 254
Dimmable exterior mirrors 63
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 63
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 76
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Display in windshield 101
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 106
Displays 85
Displays, cleaning 251
Disposal, coolant 232
Disposal, vehicle battery 241
Distance control, refer to PDC 152
Distance to destination 98
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 39
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 137
Drive-off assistant 135 Drive-off assistant, refer to
DSC 135
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 116
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 116
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 139
Driving instructions, break- in 188
Driving mode 139
Driving notes, general 188
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 135
Driving tips 188
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 135
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 136
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 138
Dynamic Drive 138
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 135
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 136
E
ECO PRO 196
ECO PRO, bonus range 197
ECO PRO display 196
ECO PRO displays 86
ECO PRO driving mode 196
ECO PRO mode 196
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 198
EfficientDynamics 198
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 228
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 135
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LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ment 238
LED light 238
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 236
Length, vehicle 254
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 238
Light alloy wheels, care 250
Light control 104
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 236
Lighter, front 174, 175
Lighter, rear 175
Lighting 103
Lighting, speaker 107
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 38
Light reel 103
Lights 103
Lights and bulbs 235
Load 193
Loading 192
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 46
Locking via trunk lid 40
Lock, power window 49
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 68
Low beams 103
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 105
Lower back support 55
Low-Sulfur Diesel 207
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack 193
Lumbar support 55 M
Maintenance 233
Maintenance require‐ ments 233
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 94
Maintenance system, BMW 233
Make-up mirror 174
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 88
Manual air distribution 166
Manual air flow 166
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 73
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 81
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 62
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 204
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 153
Manual operation, rearview camera 155
Manual operation, Side View 158
Manual operation, Top View 159
Manual transmission 79
Marking on approved tires 223
Marking, run-flat tires 224
Massage seat, front 56
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 167
Maximum speed, display 95
Maximum speed, winter tires 224
Measure, units of 100
Medical kit 243 Memory for seat, mirrors,
steering wheel 61
Menu, EfficientDynamics 198
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 96
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 88
Microfilter 168
Minimum tread, tires 222
Mirror 62
Mirror memory 61
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 189
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 236
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 65
Multifunctional instrument display 85
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 58
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 60
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 250
New wheels and tires 223
Night Vision 125
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 125
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OOBD Onboard Diagnosis 233
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 233
Object detection, see Night Vision 125
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 156
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 206
Odometer 92
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 228
Oil, adding 229
Oil additives 229
Oil change 230
Oil change interval, service requirements 94
Oil filler neck 229
Oil types, alternative 230
Oil types, approved 230
Old batteries, disposal 241
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 235
Opening/closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, without remote control 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 37
Opening the trunk lid with no- touch activation 44
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 167
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 92 P
Paint, vehicle 249
Parallel parking assistant 160
Park Distance Control PDC 152
Parked-car ventilation 171
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 191
Parking aid, refer to PDC 152
Parking assistant 160
Parking brake 73
Parking lights 103
Parking with Automatic Hold 74
Particulate filter 189
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 62
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 156
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 152
Pedestrian detection, see Night Vision 125
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 123
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 51
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 250
Power failure 240
Power sunroof, glass 50
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 211
Pressure warning FTM, tires 115
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23 Protective function, glass
sunroof 51
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
R Radiator fluid 231
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 70
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 77
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 169
Rear axle steering 139
Rear lights 238
Rear socket 177
Rearview camera 154
Rearview mirror 62
Rear window defroster 167
Recirculated-air mode 167
Recommended fuel grade 206
Recommended tire brands 223
Refueling 204
Remaining range 93
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 38
Remote control, univer‐ sal 172
Replacement fuse 241
Replacing parts 235
Replacing wheels/tires 223
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 146
RES button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 143
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 150 Seite 264ReferenceEverything from A to Z264
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Reserve warning, refer toRange 93
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 112
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 168
Retaining straps, securing cargo 193
Retreaded tires 223
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 239
Roadside parking lights 104
Roller sunblinds 49
Roll stabilization, refer to Adaptive Drive 138
Roll stabilization, refer to Dy‐ namic Drive 138
RON recommended fuel grade 206
Roofliner 17
Roof load capacity 255
Roof-mounted luggage rack 193
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 246
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 224
Rubber components, care 250
Run-flat tires 224
S Safe braking 190
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 58
Safety belts 57
Safety belts, care 251
Safety Package, refer to Ac‐ tive Protection 132
Safety reel, windows 49
Safety systems, airbags 108
Saving fuel 195 Screen, refer to Control Dis‐
play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 235
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 247
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 57
Seat heating, front 56
Seat heating, rear 56
Seating position for chil‐ dren 65
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 61
Seats 53
Seat ventilation, front 57
Selection list in instrument cluster 96
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 80
Sensors, care 251
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 233
Service requirements, dis‐ play 94
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 243
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 143
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 150
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 46
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 99
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 61
Shift Lights 87
Shift paddles on steering wheel 81
Shoulder support 56
Side airbags 108 Side View 157
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 46
Sitting safely 53
Size 254
Ski bag 179
Slide/tilt glass roof 50
Smallest turning radius 254
Smoker's package 174
Snow chains 224
Socket 176
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 233
Soot particulate filter 189
SOS button 242
Spare fuse 241
Speaker lighting 107
Specified engine oil types 230
Speed, average 98
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 98
Speed limiter, display 95
Speed Limit Information 95
Speed warning 99
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 140
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 99
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 140
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 81
Stability control systems 135
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 71
Start/Stop button 69
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 70
Status control display, tires 112
Status information, iDrive 22
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Updates made after the edito‐rial deadline 6
Upholstery care 250
USB interface 177
V
Vanity mirror 174
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 139
Vehicle battery 240
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 240
Vehicle, break-in 188
Vehicle care 249
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 240
Vehicle paint 249
Vehicle storage 251
Vehicle wash 248
Ventilation 168
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 171
Venting, see ventilation 168
Vent, see ventilation 168
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 88
Warning displays, see Check Control 88
Warning messages, see Check Control 88
Warning triangle 243
Washer fluid 78
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 257
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 78 Washer system 77
Washing, vehicle 248
Water on roads 190
Weights 255
Welcome lights 103
Wheel base, vehicle 254
Wheel cleaner 250
Wheels, changing 223
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 211
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Width, vehicle 254
Window defroster, rear 167
Windows, powered 48
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 189
Windshield washer fluid 78
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 78
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 77
Windshield wiper 77
Winter diesel 207
Winter storage, care 251
Winter tires, suitable tires 224
Winter tires, tread 222
Wiper 77
Wiper blades, replacing 235
Wiper fluid 78
Wiper, fold-out position 78
Wiper system 77
Wood, care 250
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 235
X
xDrive 137
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 236 Seite 267Everything from A to ZReference267
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