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Engine compartmentVehicle 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 tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Important features in the engine comp.
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steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Lift the warning triangle slightly and re‐
move in the direction of the interior.First-aid kit
Information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage1.Open the cover on the left side trim.2.Remove the first-aid kit.
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.
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InformationDANGER
Contact with live components can lead to
an electric shock. There is risk of injuries 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 CAUTION
In the case of body contact between the
two vehicles, a short circuit can occur during
jump-starting. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Make sure that no body contact occurs.◀1.Check whether the battery of the other ve‐
hicle has a voltage of 12 volts. This infor‐
mation 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 risk of injuries. Pay attention to the
correct order during connection.◀
The so-called starting aid terminal in the en‐
gine compartment acts as the battery's posi‐
tive terminal.
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.◀
Transporting the vehicle
Information CAUTION
The vehicle can be damaged when tow‐
ing the vehicle with a single lifted axle. There is risk of property damage. The vehicle should
only be transported on a loading platform.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
CAUTION
When lifting the vehicle by the tow fitting
or body and chassis parts; damage can occur
on vehicle parts. There is risk of property dam‐
age. Lift vehicle using suitable means.◀
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.◀
CAUTION
If the tow bar or tow rope is attached in‐
correctly, damage to other vehicle parts can
occur. There is risk of property damage. Cor‐
rectly attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
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BMW M technology 182 
Bottle holder, see Cu‐ pholder  176 
Brake assistant  132 
Brake discs, break-in  184 
Brake force display  129 
Brake lights, adaptive  129 
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play  129 
Brake pads, break-in  184 
Braking, hints  185 
Breakdown assistance  228 
Break-in  184 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  100 
Bulb replacement  221 
Bulb replacement, front  222 
Bulb replacement, rear  223 
Bulbs and lights  221 
Button, Start/Stop  69 
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing  229  
C
California Proposition 65 Warning  8 
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment  46 
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment  46 
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment  46 
Camera lenses, care  236 
Camera, rearview cam‐ era  145  
Camera, Side View  150 
Camera, Top View  148 
Can holder, see Cu‐ pholder  176 
Car battery  225 
Car care products  234 
Care, displays  236 
Care, vehicle  234 
Cargo  188 
Cargo area  169, 171  Cargo area, enlarg‐
ing  169 , 171  
Cargo area partition net  170 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments  177 
Cargo cover  169, 171  
Cargo, securing  189 
Cargo straps, securing cargo  189 
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol  34 
Carpet, care  236 
Car wash  233 
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system  185 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice  218  
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
Center armrest  174 
Center console  16 
Central locking system  40 
Central screen, see Control Display  18 
Changes, technical, see Own Safety  7 
Changing parts  220 
Changing wheels  223 
Changing wheels/tires  204 
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number  10 
Check Control  87 
Checking the engine oil level electronically  213 
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically  213 
Children, seating position  64 
Children, transporting safely  64 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem  64 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH  66 Child restraint fixing systems,
mounting  65 
Child safety locks  68 
Child seat, mounting  65 
Child seats  64 
Chrome parts, care  235 
Cigarette lighter  165 
Cleaning displays  236 
Climate control  155 
Clock  91 
Closing/opening via door lock  39 
Closing/opening with remote control  37 
Closing the tailgate with no- touch activation  44 
Clothes hooks  177 
Cockpit  14 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system  77 
Combination switch, see Turn signals  76 
Comfort Access  43 
Compact wheel, see Emer‐ gency wheel  224 
Compartments in the doors  174 
Compass  98 
Compound brake  182 
Compressor  206 
Condensation on win‐ dows  158 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle  186  
Condition Based Service CBS  218 
Confirmation signal  46 
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation 
ConnectedDrive Services 
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces  166 
Control Display  18 
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion  35 
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing  229  
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine  70 
Engine stop  70 
Engine temperature  91 
Entering a car wash  233 
Equipment, interior  162 
Error displays, see Check Control  87 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, see DSC  134 
Exchanging wheels/tires  204 
Exhaust system  185 
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature  62 
Exterior mirrors  61 
External start  229 
External temperature dis‐ play  91 
External temperature warn‐ ing  91 
Eyes for securing cargo  189 
F
Failure message, see Check Control  87 
False alarm, see Unintentional alarm  48 
Fan, see Air flow  157 
Filler neck for engine oil  214 
Fine wood, care  235 
First-aid kit  229 
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting  232 
Flat tire, changing wheels  223 
Flat Tire Monitor FTM  115 
Flat tire, repairing  206 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  112 
Flat tire, warning lamp  113, 115  Flooding  185 
Floor carpet, care  236 
Floor mats, care  236 
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests  169, 171  
Fold-out position, wiper  79 
Foot brake  185 
Front airbags  109 
Front center armrest  174 
Front cupholder  176 
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion  117 
Front fog lamps, , LED, bulb replacement  223 
Front fog lights  107 
Front lights  222 
Front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation  111 
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp  111 
Front seats  53 
FTM Flat Tire Monitor  115 
Fuel  198 
Fuel consumption, see Aver‐ age fuel consumption  97 
Fuel filler flap  196 
Fuel gauge  91 
Fuel lid  196 
Fuel quality  198 
Fuel recommendation  198 
Fuel, tank capacity  242 
Fuse  226 
G
Garage door opener, see Uni‐ versal Integrated Remote
Control  162 
Gasoline  198 
Gear change  82 
Gear shift indicator  95 
General driving notes  184 
Glare shield  164 
Glasses compartment  175 
Glass sunroof, powered  50 Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐
amic glass sunroof  50 
Glove compartment  173 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved  241 
Ground clearance  186 
H
Handbrake, see Parking brake  73 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  163 
Hazard warning flashers  228 
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol  136  
Head airbags  109 
Headlight control, auto‐ matic  105 
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture  105 
Headlight flasher  77 
Headlight glass  222 
Headlights  222 
Headlights, care  234 
Head restraints  53 
Head restraints, front  58 
Head restraints, rear  59 
Head-up Display  101 
Head-up Display, care  236 
Head-up display, M view  101 
Head-up display, standard view  101 
Heavy cargo, stowing  189 
High-beam Assistant  106 
High beams  77 
High beams/low beams, see High-beam Assistant  106 
Hill Descent Control HDC  136 
Hills  186 
Hill start assistant, see Drive- off assistant  132 
Holder for beverages  176 
Homepage  6 
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Horn 14 
Hot exhaust system  185 
HUD Head-up Display  101 
Hydroplaning  185 
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning  91 
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning  91 
Identification marks, tires  202 
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber  10 
iDrive  18 
Ignition key, see Remote con‐ trol  34 
Ignition off  69 
Ignition on  69 
Indication of a flat tire  113 , 115  
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control  87 
Indicator lamp, see Check Control  87 
Individual air distribution  157 
Individual settings, refer to M Drive  133 
Individual settings, see Per‐ sonal Profile  35 
Inflation pressure, tires  200 
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires  115 
Info display, refer to On- Board computer  97 
Information  6 
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM  113 
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM  115 
Instrument cluster  86 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  86 
Instrument lighting  108 
Integrated key  34 Integrated Owner's Manual in
the vehicle  29 
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest  228 
Intelligent Safety  116 
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram  156 
Interior equipment  162 
Interior lights  108 
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing  37 
Interior lights with the vehicle locked  38 
Interior motion sensor  48 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  62 
Internet page  6 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements  94 
Interval mode  78 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack  224 
Jump-starting  229 
K
Key/remote control  34 
Keyless Go, see Comfort Ac‐ cess  43 
Key Memory, see Personal Profile  35 
Knee airbag  110 
L Label on recommended tires  205 
Lamp in the exterior mirror, see Active Blind Spot De‐
tection  127 
Lamp replacement  221 
Lamp replacement, front  222 
Lamp replacement, rear  223 Lane departure warning  125 
Lane margin, warning  125 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  100 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo  189 
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem  66 
Launch Control  84 
Leather, care  234 
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment  223 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes  222 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing  25 
Light  104 
Light alloy wheels, care  235 
Light control  106 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs  222 
Lighting  104 
Lights and bulbs  221 
Light switch  104 
Load  189 
Loading  188 
Lock, door  39 
Locking/unlocking via door lock  39 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control  37 
Locking, automatic  46 
Locking, settings  46 
Lock, power window  49 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows  68 
Low beams  104 
Low beams, automatic, see High-beam Assistant  106 
Lower back support  54 
Lower tailgate  43 
Low Speed Assistant  81 
Luggage rack, see Roof- mounted luggage rack  190 
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