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Jump-starting
General information If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
Information DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is a risk of injury or
danger to life. Do not touch any components
that are under voltage.◀
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
Preparation ATTENTION
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during
jump-starting. There is a risk of damage to
property. Make sure that no body contact oc‐
curs.◀1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. The voltage
information can be found on the battery.2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi‐
cle.3.Switch off any electronic systems/power
consumers in both vehicles.
Starting aid terminals
WARNING
If the jumper cables are connected in the
incorrect order, sparks formation can occur.
There is a a risk of injury. Pay attention to the
correct order during connection.◀
The starting aid terminal in the engine com‐
partment acts as the battery's positive termi‐
nal.
The body ground or a special nut acts as the
battery negative terminal.
Connecting the cables
1.Pull off the lid of the BMW starting aid ter‐
minal.2.Attach one terminal clamp of the positive
jumper cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle providing assis‐
tance.3.Attach the terminal clamp on the other end
of the cable to the positive terminal of the
battery, or to the corresponding starting
aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.4.Attach one terminal clamp of the negative
jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the battery, or to the corresponding engine
or body ground of assisting vehicle.5.Attach the second terminal clamp to the
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Information WARNING
Due to system limits, individual functions
can malfunction during tow-starting/towing
with the Intelligent Safety systems activated,
e.g., approach control warning with light brak‐
ing function. There is risk of an accident.
Switch all Intelligent Safety systems off prior to
tow-starting/towing.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
the vehicle
Information
The vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
ATTENTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is a risk of damage to property. The vehicle
should only be transported on a loading plat‐
form.◀
Tow truck
ATTENTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is a risk of damage to
property. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Pushing vehicle To maneuver vehicle from the danger area,
electronically unlock the transmission lock, re‐
fer to page 79, if needed.
Towing other vehicles
Information WARNING
If the approved gross vehicle weight of
the towing vehicle is lighter than the vehicle to
be towed, the tow fitting can tear off or it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse. There is risk of an accident! Make sure
that the gross vehicle weight of the towing ve‐
hicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.◀
ATTENTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can
occur. There is a risk of damage to property.
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Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 72.4.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.
CAUTION
Selector lever position P is automati‐
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is a risk of property
damage. Do not switch ignition off in car
washes.◀
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:
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
Vehicle care products BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health. There is a risk of injury. When cleaning the in‐
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐
low the instructions on the container.◀
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 vehicle care to
these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Matte finish
Only use cleaning and care products suitable
for vehicles with matte finish. These are availa‐
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Battery replacement, vehicleremote control 35
Battery, vehicle 231
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing and towing 236
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cup holder 179
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide app 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 226
Bonus range, ECO PRO 192
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 179
Brake assistant 133
Brake assistant, adaptive 133
Brake discs, break-in 184
Brake force display 130
Brake lights, adaptive 130
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 130
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Brake pads, break-in 184
Braking, information 186
Breakdown assis‐ tance 233, 234
Break-in 184
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement, front 228
Bulb replacement, rear 230
Button, RES 144
Button, Start/Stop 66
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 235 C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 44
Camera lenses, care 242
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 153
Camera, Side View 155
Camera, Top View 157
Can holder, see Cup holder 179
Car battery 231
Care, displays 242
Care, vehicle 240
Cargo 188
Cargo area, enlarging 174
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 179
Cargo straps, securing cargo 189
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 242
Car wash 239
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 185
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 226
CD/Multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 228
Changing wheels 231 Changing wheels/tires 210
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 220
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 220
Children, seating position 62
Children, transporting safely 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 64
Child restraint system 62
Child restraint systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 241
Cigarette lighter 171
Cleaning displays 242
Climate control 162
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 185
Climate control wind‐ shield 185
Clock 90
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 179
Coasting 194
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 194
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 194
Combination switch, see Turn signals 73
Combination switch, see Wiper system 73
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 139
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Electronic Stability ProgramESP, see DSC 133
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency Request 233
Emergency service, see Roadside Assistance 234
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 42
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 79
Energy Control 90
Energy recovery 91
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 68
Engine, automatic switch- off 68
Engine compartment 217
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 217
Engine coolant 224
Engine idling when driving, coasting 194
Engine oil 220
Engine oil, adding 221
Engine oil additives 222
Engine oil change 222
Engine oil filler neck 221
Engine oil temperature 89
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 222
Engine oil types, suitable 222
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 235
Engine start, see Starting the engine 67
Engine stop 67
Engine temperature 89
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 60
Entering a car wash 239
Equipment, interior 169 Error displays, see Check
Control 85
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC 133
Exchanging wheels/tires 210
Exhaust system 185
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 59
Exterior mirrors 58
External start 235
External temperature dis‐ play 89
External temperature warn‐ ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 189
F
Failure message, see Check Control 85
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm 46
Fan, see Air flow 164
Filler neck for engine oil 221
Fine wood, care 241
First-aid kit 234
Flat tire, changing wheels 231
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 112
Flat tire, repairing 212
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 108
Flat tire, warning lamp 109, 112
Flooding 185
Floor carpet, care 242
Floor mats, care 242
Fold-away position, wiper 75
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 174
Foot brake 186
For the roofliner, see All around the interior mirror 17
Front airbags 105
Front center armrest 178 Front-end collision warning
with braking function 115
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 118
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement 230
Front fog lights 103
Front lights 228
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 107
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 107
Front seats 51
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 112
Fuel 200
Fuel cap 198
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption 95
Fuel filler flap 198
Fuel gauge 89
Fuel quality 200
Fuel recommendation 200
Fuel, tank capacity 248
Fuse 232
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control 169
Gasoline 200
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 77
Gear shift indicator 92
General driving notes 184
Glare shield 171
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 49
Glove compartment 177
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 97
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