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3.Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐
nection hose in suitable material to avoid
dirtying the cargo area.4.Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐
cle.
Distributing the sealant
Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐
sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in the
tire.
Do not exceed a speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
If possible, do not drive at speeds less than
12 mph/20 km/h.
To correct the tire inflation pressure
1.Stop at a suitable location.2.Screw the connection hose onto the tire
valve stem.3.Attach the connection hose directly to the
compressor.4.Insert the connector into a power socket
inside the vehicle.5.Correct the tire inflation pressure to
2.5 bar.▷Increase pressure: with the ignition
turned on or the engine running, reel
on the compressor.▷To reduce the pressure: press the but‐
ton on the compressor.
Continuing the trip
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed of 50 mph/80 km/h.
Reinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reinitialize the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Replace the defective tire and the sealant con‐
tainer of the Mobility System as soon as possi‐
ble.
Snow chains Fine-link snow chains
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains
have been tested by the manufacturer of the
vehicle, classified as road-safe and approved.
Information about the approved snow chains
are available from the service center.
Use
Use only in pairs on the rear wheels, equipped
with the tires of the following size:
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▷205/50 R 17.▷225/45 R 17.
Follow the snow chain manufacturer's instruc‐
tions.
Make sure that the snow chains are always
sufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐
ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor after
mounting snow chains, as doing so may result
in incorrect readings.
When driving with snow chains, briefly activate
Dynamic Traction Control if needed.
Maximum speed with snow chains Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph/50 km/hwhen using snow chains.
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bumper area. In addition to the two outer
fasteners, there is another inner fastener.4.Grasp the handle with one hand, arrow 1,
and brace with the free hand on the out‐
side, arrow 2. Carefully pry out the tail
lamp, arrow 3, until the rubber mount re‐
leases from the inner fastener.5.Remove the plug from the bulb holder.
Replacing the bulbs
1.Loosen the six fasteners on the tail lamp,
arrows 1, and remove the tail lamp from the
lamp holder, arrow 2.2.Press the defective bulb gently into the
socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.3.Proceed in the reverse order to insert the
new bulb and attach the bulb holder to the
tail lamp. Make sure that the bulb holder
engages in all fasteners.
Installing the tail lamp
1.Connect the plug to the bulb holder.2.Insert the tail lamp straight in and press it
in, arrow 1, until the rubber mount latches
in the inner fastener. Make sure when in‐
serting the tail lamp that the rubber lip, ar‐
row 2, on the top side of the tail lamp does
not fold over. Screw on the two nuts, ar‐
row 3, and close covers.
Central brake lamp and license plate
lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 195.
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.
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Bulb replacement 195
Bulb replacement, front 196
Bulb replacement, rear 200
Bulbs and lights 195
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 205
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Camera lenses, care 214
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 128
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 153
Car battery 202
Car care products 211
Care, displays 214
Care, vehicle 211
Cargo 159
Cargo area, enlarging 149
Cargo area partition 49
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 153
Cargo, securing 160
Cargo straps, securing cargo 160
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 213
Car wash 210
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 157
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 193
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 152
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18 Changes, technical, refer to
Safety 7
Changing parts 195
Changing wheels 201
Changing wheels/tires 180
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 81
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 189
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 64
Child seat, mounting 64
Child seats 64
Chrome parts, care 213
Cigarette lighter 147
Cleaning displays 214
Climate control 135, 138
Clock 85
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Coasting 165
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 165
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 165
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 71
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 72
Comfort Access 41
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 121
Compartments in the doors 152
Compass 145 Compressor 182
Condensation on win‐ dows 140
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 158
Condition Based Service CBS 193
Configuring driving pro‐ gram 121
Confirmation signal 43
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 147
Continued driving with a flat tire 105 , 108
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 91
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 117
Convenient closing with the remote control 38
Convenient opening with the remote control 37
Convertible, convertible top 47
Convertible mode, automatic climate control 136, 139
Convertible program, auto‐ matic climate con‐
trol 136 , 139
Convertible top 47
Convertible top, care 212
Convertible top, cargo area partition 49
Convertible top, emergency operation 49
Convertible top, rollover pro‐ tection system 102
Coolant 192
Coolant level 192
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Engine start during malfunc‐tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 205
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Entering a car wash 210
Equipment, interior 143
Error displays, see Check Control 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 117
Exchanging wheels/tires 180
Exhaust system 157
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 62
Exterior mirrors 61
External start 205
External temperature dis‐ play 85
External temperature warn‐ ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 160
F
Failure message, see Check Control 81
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 136, 140
Filler neck for engine oil 190
Fine wood, care 213
First aid kit 205
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 208
Flat tire, changing wheels 201
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Flat tire, warning lamp 104, 107
Flooding 157 Floor carpet, care 213
Floor mats, care 213
Fogged up windows 136
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 149
Fold-out position, wiper 74
Foot brake 157
Front airbags 99
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 109
Front fog lights 97
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 199
Front lights 196
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 101
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 101
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 107
Fuel 172
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 170
Fuel gauge 84
Fuel lid 170
Fuel quality 172
Fuel recommendation 172
Fuel, tank capacity 219
Fuse 203
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 143
Gasoline 172
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 76
Gear shift indicator 87
General driving notes 156
Glare shield 147
Glove compartment 151 Gross vehicle weight, ap‐
proved 218
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 196
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 144
Hazard warning flashers 204
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 95
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 95
Headlight flasher 72
Headlight flasher, bulb re‐ placement 198
Headlight glass 196
Headlights 196
Headlights, care 211
Headlight washer system 72
Head restraints 54
Head restraints, front 59
Head restraints, rear 59
Heavy cargo, stowing 160
High-beam Assistant 96
High beams 72
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 198
Hills 158
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 121
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 153
Homepage 6
Hood 188
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 157
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IIce warning, see External temperature warning 85
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 85
Identification marks, tires 178
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67
Indication of a flat tire 104 , 107
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 81
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 81
Individual air distribu‐ tion 136, 140
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 174
Inflation pressure warning, tires 107
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 89
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Instrument cluster 80
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 80
Instrument lighting 97
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 30
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 204
Intelligent Safety 108
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 139 Interior equipment 143
Interior lights 97
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 62
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 145
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 62
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 86
Interval mode 73
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 202
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 76
Jump-starting 205
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 75
Knee airbag 99
L Lamp replacement 195
Lamp replacement, front 196
Lamp replacement, rear 200
Lane departure warning 114
Lane margin, warning 114
Language on Control Dis‐ play 92 Lashing eyes, securing
cargo 160
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 66
Launch Control 78
Leather, care 212
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 196
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 213
Light control 95
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 196
Lighter 147
Lighting 94
Lights 94
Lights and bulbs 195
Light switch 94
Load 160
Loading 159
Lock, door 39
Locking/unlocking via door lock 39
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 94
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 96
Lower back support 56
Lumbar support 56
M
Maintenance 193
Maintenance require‐ ments 193
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 86
Maintenance system, BMW 193
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Malfunction displays, seeCheck Control 81
Manual air distribu‐ tion 136, 140
Manual air flow 136, 140
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 76
Manual operation, door lock 39
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 61
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 170
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 126
Manual operation, rearview camera 128
Manual transmission 75
Marking on approved tires 181
Marking, run-flat tires 182
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 139
Maximum speed, display 87
Maximum speed, winter tires 181
Measure, units of 92
Medical kit 205
Memory, seat, mirror 60
Menu, EfficientDynamics 165
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 88
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 81
Microfilter 137, 140
Minimum tread, tires 180
Mirror 61
Mirror memory 60
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 157
Mobility System 182 Modifications, technical, refer
to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 196
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 64
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 59
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 59
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 213
New wheels and tires 180
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 208
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 194
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 194
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 129
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 172
Odometer 84
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 189
Oil, adding 190
Oil additives 190
Oil change 191
Oil change interval, service requirements 86
Oil filler neck 190
Oil types, alternative 191 Oil types, approved 191
Old batteries, disposal 202
On-board computer 89
On-board computer, refer to On-board computer 89
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Onboard vehicle tool kit 195
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
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 139
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 84
P Paint, vehicle 211
Parallel parking assistant 130
Park Distance Control PDC 125
Parked-car ventilation 141
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 158
Parking aid, refer to PDC 125
Parking assistant 130
Parking brake 71
Parking lights 94
Parking lights, bulb replace‐ ment 198
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 61
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 129
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Pedestrian warning with citybraking function 112
Personal Profile 35
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 36
Personal Profile, importing profiles 37
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 46
Plastic, care 213
Power failure 202
Power windows 46
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 174
Pressure warning, tires 107
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 35
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 24
Protective function, win‐ dows 46
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18, 19
R Radiator fluid 192
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 34
Radio ready state 67
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 73
Rear lights 200
Rear socket 148
Rearview camera 128
Rearview mirror 61
Rear window de‐ froster 136, 140
Recirculated-air filter 140
Recirculated-air mode 137, 139
Recommended fuel grade 172 Recommended tire
brands 181
Refueling 170
Remaining range 85
Remote control/key 34
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 39
Remote control, univer‐ sal 143
Replacement fuse 203
Replacing parts 195
Replacing wheels/tires 180
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 123
Reserve warning, refer to Range 85
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 104
Retaining straps, securing cargo 160
Retreaded tires 181
Roadside parking lights 95
Rollover protection sys‐ tem 102
RON recommended fuel grade 172
Roofliner 17
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 208
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 182
Rubber components, care 213
Run-flat tires 182
S Safe braking 157
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 59
Safety belts 58
Safety belts, care 213 Safety systems, airbags 99
Saving fuel 161
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 195
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 209
Sealant 182
Seat and mirror memory 60
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 58
Seat heating, front 57
Seating position for chil‐ dren 64
Seats 54
Selection list in instrument cluster 88
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 76
Sensors, care 214
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 193
Service requirements, dis‐ play 86
Services, ConnectedDrive
Servotronic 119
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 123
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 43
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 91
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ ror 60
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 77
Side airbags 99
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 43
Sitting safely 54
Size 218
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Socket 147
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 194
SOS button 204
Spare fuse 203
Specified engine oil types 191
Speed, average 90
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 90
Speed limiter, display 87
Speed Limit Information 87
Speed warning 91
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 120
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 91
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 120
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 76
Sport steering, variable 119
Stability control systems 117
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 69
Start/Stop button 67
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 68
Status control display, tires 104
Status information, iDrive 23
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering assistance 119
Steering wheel, adjusting 63
Steering wheel heating 63
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, refer to Steptronic
transmission 75
Steptronic transmission 75
Stopping the engine 68
Storage compartment in the rear 153
Storage compartments 151 Storage, tires 182
Storing the vehicle 214
Suitable engine oils 191
Summer tires, tread 180
Sun visor 147
Supplementary text mes‐ sages 83
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 119
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 142
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 23
T Tachometer 84
Tail lights 200
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 218
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 136, 138
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 85
Terminal, starting aid 206
Text messages, supplemen‐ tary 83
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 44
Thigh support 56
Through-loading system 149
Tilt alarm sensor 45
Time of arrival 90
Tire damage 180
Tire identification marks 178
Tire inflation pressure 174
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 107
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 103
Tires, changing 180 Tire sealant 182
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 174
Tires, run-flat tires 182
Tire tread 180
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 195
Total vehicle weight 218
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 208
Towing 207
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 208
Tow-starting 207
Tow truck 207
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 103
Traction control 118
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 118
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 78
Transmission, manual trans‐ mission 75
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 75
Transporting children safely 64
Tread, tires 180
Trip computer 90
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 72
Trip odometer 84
Truck for tow-starting/ towing 207
Trunk, cargo area partition 49
Trunk lid closing 41
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 41
Trunk lid, hotel function 41
Trunk lid opening 40
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 38
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Turn signals, operation 71
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 200
U
Unintentional alarm 45
Units of measure 92
Universal remote control 143
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking via door lock 39
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 43
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 212
USB interface 148
V
Vanity mirror 147
Variable sport steering 119
Vehicle battery 202
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 202
Vehicle, break-in 156
Vehicle care 211
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 202
Vehicle paint 211
Vehicle storage 214
Vehicle wash 210
Ventilation 141
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 141
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 27 W
Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 81
Warning displays, see Check Control 81
Warning messages, see Check Control 81
Warning triangle 205
Warranty 7
Washer fluid 74
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 74
Washer system 72
Washing, vehicle 210
Water on roads 157
Weights 218
Welcome lamps during un‐ locking 37
Welcome lights 94
Wheel cleaner 213
Wheels, changing 180
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 174
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 107
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 103
Wind deflector 51
Window defroster, rear 136, 140
Windows, powered 46
Windshield washer fluid 74
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 74
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 72
Windshield wiper 72
Winter storage, care 214
Winter tires, suitable tires 181
Winter tires, tread 180
Wiper 72
Wiper blades, replacing 195
Wiper fluid 74
Wiper, fold-out position 74 Wiper system 72
Wood, care 213
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 195
X
xDrive 118
Xenon headlights, bulb re‐ placement 198 Seite 228ReferenceEverything from A to Z228
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