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Switching on1.Switch off the ignition.2. Press the right side of the button
on the driver's side.
The symbol appears on the automatic cli‐
mate Control Display.
The interior temperature, air volume and air
distribution can be adjusted with the ignition
switched on.
Switching off
At the lowest fan speed, press the left side of
the button on the driver's side.
The symbol on the display of the automatic
climate control flashes.
Switching the system on/off Switching off
▷Complete system: Press and hold the left button on
the driver's side until the control
clicks off.▷On the front passenger side:
Press and hold the left button on
the front passenger side.
Switching on
Press any button except:
▷SYNC program.▷Rear window defroster.▷Left side of Air volume button.▷Seat heating.▷Seat ventilation.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
The microfilter removes dust and pollen from
the incoming air.
The activated-charcoal filter removes gaseous
pollutants from the outside air that enters the
vehicle.
This combined filter should be replaced during
scheduled maintenance, refer to page 229, of
your vehicle.
Ventilation Front ventilation▷Thumbwheels to vary the temperature, ar‐
row 1.
Toward blue: colder.
Toward red: warmer.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.▷Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 3.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:
Adjust the vent to direct the air in your di‐
rection, e.g., if the vehicle interior is hot
from the sun.▷Draft-free ventilation:
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5Display6Maximum cooling7Seat heating 55
Switching the rear automatic climate
control on/off
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Rear climate"
The rear automatic climate control is not op‐
erational if the automatic climate control is
switched off or if the function for defrosting or
defogging the windows is active.
AUTO program Press the button.
Air flow, air distribution, and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically:
Depending on the selected temperature, the
AUTO intensity, and outside influences, the air
is directed to the upper body and into the foot‐
well.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
Intensity of the AUTO program With the AUTO program switched on, auto‐
matic control of the air flow and air distribution
can be adjusted.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Temperature
Turn the wheel to set the de‐
sired temperature.
The automatic climate control achieves this
temperature as quickly as possible, if neces‐
sary by using the maximum cooling or heating
capacity, and then keeps it constant.
Avoid rapidly switching between different tem‐
perature settings. The automatic climate con‐
trol will not have sufficient time to adjust the
set temperature.
Manual air distribution
The air distribution can be adjusted to individ‐
ual needs.
Press the button repeatedly to select
a program:▷Upper body region.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Footwell.
Air flow, manual
To be able to manually adjust the air flow,
switch off the AUTO program first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
Switching the system on/off
Switching off Press and hold the left button.
Switching on Press any button except:
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▷Seat heating.
Maximum coolingPress the button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, maximum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents for the upper body
region. Open them for this purpose.
Air is cooled as quickly as possible:
▷At an external temperature of approx.
32 ℉/0 ℃.▷When the engine is running.
Parked-car ventilation/
heating
The concept The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if nec‐
essary.
The parked-car heating warms the vehicle in‐
terior, making snow and ice easier to remove.
With the ignition switched off, the air is auto‐
matically routed to the windshield, to the side
windows, and into the footwell.
The systems can be switched on and off di‐
rectly or by using two preset departure times.
The switch-on time is automatically deter‐
mined based on the temperature. The systems
promptly switch on before the selected depar‐
ture time.
Operation takes place on the iDrive or the re‐ mote control.
Hints Parked-car heating in enclosed areas
Do not operate the parked-car heating in
enclosed areas, as breathing of the harmful ex‐
haust fumes may lead to loss of consciousness
and death. The exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, an odorless and colorless but highly
toxic gas. Switch off the parked-car heating
when refueling.◀
Operation of the parked-car heating
When parked-car heating is in operation,
high temperatures can occur under the car
body. Before the parked-car heating is
switched on, make sure that no flammable ma‐
terials, such as hay, leaves, grass, etc. are un‐
der the vehicle. Such contact could lead to a
fire, and with it the risk of serious personal in‐
jury as well as property damage.◀
At external temperatures below 32 ℉/0 ℃, wa‐
ter vapor occurs that emerges from below the
vehicle.
Functional requirements
Parked-car ventilation▷With remote control or when the departure
time is preselected: depends on internal,
external and set temperature.▷Direct operation via iDrive: any external
temperature.▷In direct mode via remote control: external
temperature above approx. 59 ℉/15 ℃.
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.
Parked-car heating
▷With remote control or when the departure
time is preselected: depends on internal,
external and set temperature.▷Direct operation via iDrive: any external
temperature.▷In direct mode via remote control: external
temperature below approx. 59 ℉/15 ℃.▷The battery is sufficiently charged.▷The fuel tank is filled to above the reserve
range.
If the parked-car heating has not been used for
several months, it may be necessary to switch
the system on again after several minutes.
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Breaking-in period General information Moving parts need to be broken in to adjust to
each other.
The following instructions will help achieve a
long vehicle life and good economy.
Engine and differential Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.▷For diesel engine 3,500 rpm and
93 mph/150 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with their
manufacture, tires do not achieve their full
traction potential until after an initial breaking-
in period.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimized
contact and wear patterns between brake
discs and brake pads. Drive moderately during
this break-in period.
Following part replacement
The same breaking in procedures should be
observed if any of the components mentioned
above have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other road
users may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the passenger compartment.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:▷Close all windows and the glass sunroof.▷Greatly increase the blower speed.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
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Saving fuelVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
General information Fuel consumption depends on a number of dif‐
ferent factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can have an
influence on fuel consumption and on the envi‐
ronmental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargoAdditional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage
racks which are no longer required following
use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.Tires
General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption values in
various ways, for instance fuel consumption
can be influenced by the size of the tires.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if necessary, correct the tire infla‐
tion pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises fuel consumption and
tire wear.
Drive away immediately
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving
right away, but at moderate engine speeds.
This is the fastest way for the cold engine to
reach its operating temperature.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and looking ahead reduces
fuel consumption.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
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On a downhill gradient, take your foot off the
accelerator 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.
Using this system can cause certain compo‐
nents of the vehicle to become worn prema‐
turely.
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.
Therefore, switch off these functions if they
are not actually needed.
The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort functions.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle economy and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 229.
ECO PRO
The concept ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort functions, e. g. the
climate control output, are adjusted.
In the instrument display, the extension of the
range achieved by this can be displayed as a
bonus range.
At a glance The system includes the following
EfficientDynamics functions and displays:▷ECO PRO bonus range, refer to page 199.▷ECO PRO climate control, refer to
page 199.
Activate ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO is displayed in the instrument
cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
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2.Engage transmission position N.3.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, the transmission position P is
engaged and damages can result.◀
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.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in transmission position N. A signal is
sounded when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
Transmission position
Transmission position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlamps
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
caustic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been soiled e.g. due
to insects, with shampoo and wash off with
water.▷Thaw ice with deicing 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 cleaning and care
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
immediately to prevent the finish from being
altered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
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Computer 93
Condensation on win‐ dows 166
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 192
Condition Based Service CBS 229
Confirmation signal 44
Congestion Assistant 145
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 178
Connection for an external audio device 184
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 95
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 131
Convenient opening 38
Coolant 227
Coolant temperature 89
Cooling function 167
Cooling, maximum 167
Cooling system 227
Corrosion on brake discs 192
Cruise control 148
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 138
Cruise Control, refer to Active Cruise Control 138
Cruising range 89
Cupholder 185
Current fuel consumption 90
D
Damage, tires 218
Data, technical 250
Date 89
Daytime running lights 100 Defrosting, refer to Windows,
defrosting 166
Dehumidifying, air 167
Departure time, parked-car heating 172
Departure time, parked-car ventilation 172
Destination distance 94
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 191
Digital clock 89
Dimensions 250
Dimmable exterior mirrors 61
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 61
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 74
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Display in windshield 97
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 102
Displays 82
Displays, cleaning 247
Disposal, coolant 228
Disposal, vehicle battery 238
Distance control, refer to PDC 150
Distance information 164
Distance to destination 94
Divided screen view, split screen 24
Door lock, refer to Remote control 34
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 40
Downhill control 133
Drink holder, third row of seats 186 Drive-off assistant 131
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 132
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 135
Driving instructions, breaking in 190
Driving mode 135
Driving notes, general 190
Driving on bad roads 193
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 131
Driving tips 190
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 132
DTC driving dynamics 133
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 133
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 132
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 133
E
ECO PRO 198
ECO PRO, bonus range 199
ECO PRO display 198
ECO PRO driving mode 198
ECO PRO mode 198
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 199
EfficientDynamics 200
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 84
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 132
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency release, door lock 40
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 204
Emergency release, parking brake 73
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Locking/unlocking from in‐side 40
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 38
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, central 37
Locking, settings 44
Lock, power window 47
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 66
Low beams 99
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 101
Lower back support 52
Lower tailgate 43
Low-Sulfur Diesel 207
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack 196
Lumbar support 52
M
Maintenance 229
Maintenance require‐ ments 229
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 90
Maintenance system, BMW 229
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 86
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 135
Manual air distribution 166
Manual air flow 166
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 71
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 79
Manual operation, backup camera 154
Manual operation, door lock 40 Manual operation, exterior
mirrors 60
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 204
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 151
Manual operation, parking brake 73
Manual operation, Top View 157
Marking on approved tires 219
Marking, run-flat tires 220
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 167
Maximum speed, display 91
Maximum speed, winter tires 220
Measure, units of 96
Medical kit 240
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 59
Menu, EfficientDynamics 200
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 93
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, refer to Check Control 86
Microfilter 168
Minimum tread, tires 218
Mirror 60
Mirror memory 59
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 191
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 233
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 63
Moving sun shade 181 Multifunction steering wheel,
buttons 14
N
Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 57
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 58
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 246
New wheels and tires 218
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 121
No Passing Information 91
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 243
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 229
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 229
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 155
Octane rating, refer to Gaso‐ line quality 206
Odometer 89
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Offroad trips 193
Oil 224
Oil, adding 225
Oil additives 225
Oil change 226
Oil change interval, service requirements 90
Oil filler neck 225
Oil types, alternative 226
Oil types, approved 225
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Onboard monitor, refer toControl Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 231
Opening and closing 34
Opening and closing, from in‐ side 40
Opening and closing via door lock 39
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 38
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 89
P Paint, vehicle 245
Panorama Side View 158
Panoramic glass sunroof 48
Parallel parking assistant 159
Park Distance Control PDC 150
Parked-car heating 171
Parked-car ventilation 171
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 192
Parking aid, refer to PDC 150
Parking assistant 159
Parking brake 71
Parking lamps 99
Parking with Auto Hold 72
Particulate filter 191
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 154
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 150
Pedestrian detection, refer to Night Vision 121 Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 119
People detection, refer to Night Vision 121
Personal Profile 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 49
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 47
Plastic, care 246
Power failure 238
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 211
Pressure warning FTM, tires 110
Preventing Auto Start Stop 70
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, glass sunroof 49
Protective function, win‐ dows 47
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
Q Queuing Assistant, see Con‐ gestion Assistant 145
R Radiator fluid 227
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 67
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 75
Rear automatic climate con‐ trol 169 Rear center armrest 184
Rear drink holder 185
Rear lamps 235
Rear socket 179
Rear ventilation, third row of seats, ventilation, third row
of seats 169
Rearview mirror 60
Rear window defroster 167
Recirculated-air mode 167
Recommended tire brands 219
Refueling 204
Remaining range 89
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, parked-car heating/ventilation 172
Remote control, univer‐ sal 175
Replacement fuse 238
Replacing parts 231
Replacing wheels/tires 218
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 141
Reserve warning, refer to Range 89
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 108
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 167
Retaining straps, securing cargo 195
Retreaded tires 219
Roadside parking lamps 100
Roller sunblinds 48
RON gasoline quality 206
Roof load capacity 250
Roof-mounted luggage rack 196
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 243
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
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