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Addendum
genuine parts and accessories
approved by BMW.”
In the fifth sentence of that
paragraph, the word “cannot”
should read “does not.”
6.At page 51, under the heading:
“Front active head restraints,” the
text beginning, “Attach only BMW
approved accessories . . .” should
be disregarded and the following
text should be read in lieu thereof:
“BMW recommends that you attach
accessories approved by BMW to
the seat or head restraint.”
7.At page 54, in the “Damage to
safety belts” section, the text
beginning, “Have this work carried
out only at your BMW center. . . .”
should be disregarded and the
following text should be read in lieu
thereof: “BMW recommends having
this work performed by a service
center as it is important that this
safety feature functions properly.”
8.At page 138 under the heading:
“Objects in the movement range of
the pedals” and at page 264 under
the heading: “Carpet and floor
mats,” the paragraph that begins:
“Only use floor mats . . .” should be
disregarded and the following
language should be read in lieu
thereof: “The manufacturer of your
vehicle recommends that you use
floor mats that have been identified
by it as appropriate for use in your
vehicle and that can be properly
fixed in place.”
9.At page 228, under the heading
“Apps” and subheading
“Requirements,” the section that
begins, “To avoid malfunctions, only
use . . . ,” should be disregarded
and the following text should be
read in lieu thereof: “The
manufacturer of your vehicle
recommends the use of BMW
recommended software; otherwise
there may be malfunctions in
system operations.”
10.At page 252, under the heading:
“Correct wheels and tires,” the term
“Correct” should be disregarded and
in lieu thereof, the term
“Recommended” should be read in
its place. In addition, the text of that
section should be disregarded and
the following text should be read in
lieu thereof:
When mounting new tires or
changing over from summer to
winter tires and vice versa, BMW
recommends that you mount run-flat
tires. In the event of a flat, no spare
wheel is available. Your BMW
center will be glad to advise you.
The manufacturer of your vehicle
strongly suggests that you use
wheels and tires that have been
recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer for your vehicle type;
otherwise, for example, despite
having the same official size ratings,
variations can lead to body contact
and with it, the risk of severe
accidents. The manufacturer of
your vehicle does not evaluate non-
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Mobility
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahe
ad braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics. <
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the ti re's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to
a level of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehi-
cle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test whee l than the minimum
required by law.
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or exce ssive loading, either
separately or in combin ation, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. <
RSC – run-flat tires
You will recognize run-flat tires by a circular
symbol containing the letters RSC on the side
of the tire, refer to page252.
M+S
Winter and all-season tires.
These have better wint er properties than
summer tires.
XL
Designation for specia lly reinforced tires.
Tire condition
Inspect your tires frequently for tread wear,
signs of damage and for foreign objects lodged
in the tread. Check the tread depth.
Minimum tread depth
The tread depth should not drop below 0.12 in/
3 mm, although, for example, European legisla-
tion only specifies a minimum tread depth of
0.063 in/1.6 mm. At tread depths below 0.12 in/
3 mm there is an increased risk of high-speed
hydroplaning, even when only small amounts of
water are present on the road surface.
When winter tires wear down past a tread depth
of 0.16 in/4 mm, they be come perceptibly less
suitable for winter condit ions. In the interest of
safety, new tires sh ould be installed.
Wear indicators in the base of the tread groove
are distributed around th e tire's circumference;
the letters TWI, for Tread Wear Indicator, on the
tire's sidewalls identify tires that incorporate
these wear indicators. On ce the tire tread has
worn down to the wear indicators, the tire has
worn to a depth of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
Wheel/tire damage
Driving over rough or damaged road surfaces,
as well as debris, curbs and other obstacles can
cause serious damage to wheels, tires, and sus-
pension parts. This is more likely to occur with
low-profile tires, which provide less cushioning
between the wheel and th e road. Be careful to
avoid road hazards and reduce your speed,
especially if your vehi cle is equipped with low-
profile tires.

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MobilityWheels and tires
Unusual vibrations encountered during normal
vehicle operation can indicate tire failure or
some other vehicle defect. This can, for exam-
ple, be caused by driving over curbs. The same
applies to any other abnormal road behavior,
such as pulling severely to the right or left.
In these cases, reduce speed immedi-
ately and have wheels and tires thor-
oughly checked. To do so , drive carefully to the
nearest BMW center or tire dealer. If necessary,
have the vehicle towed there.
O t h e r w i s e , t i r e d a m a g e c a n p o s e a l e t h a l h a z a r d
to vehicle occupants and other road users. <
Tire age
For various reasons, such as the development
of brittleness, BMW recommends tire replace-
ment after no more than 6 years, regardless of
the actual wear of the tires.
The manufacturing date of tires is contained in
the tire coding:
DOT ... 1013 means that the tire was manufac-
tured in week 10 of 2013.
New wheels and tires
Have new wheels and tires mounted only
by your BMW center or by a tire dealer. If
this work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards. Make sure that the new wheels
are balanced. <
Retreaded tires
BMW recommends that you do not use
retreaded tires, since driving safety may
be impaired. The causes for this include poten-
tially different tire casing structures and often
wide variations in tire ag e, which can result in a
limited service life. <
Correct wheels and tires
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you.
BMW recommends that you use only
wheel and tire combinations that BMW
has tested and approved for your particular
vehicle. Variations in factors such as manufac-
turing tolerances mean that even wheels and
tires with identical offi cial size ratings could
actually have different dimensions, which could
lead to body contact an d thus to severe acci-
dents. If non-approved wheels and tires are
used, BMW cannot evaluate their suitability,
and therefore cannot guarantee their driving
safety. <
You can inquire about the right wheel/tire
combination at your BMW center.
The correct combination of wheels and tires is
also necessary to ensure reliable operation of
various vehicle systems such as ABS, DSC or
FTM.
To maintain good handling and vehicle
response, use only tires of a single brand and
tread configuration. Af ter a tire has been
damaged, mount the previous wheel and tire
combination again as soon as possible.
Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM electronics
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires, or vice versa, only
use wheels with TPM electronics; otherwise,
the Tire Pressure Monito r may not be able to
detect a puncture, refer to page 102. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you.

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Mobility
Recommended tire brands
Certain makes of tire are recommended by
BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall
of the tire.
When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for driving on
winter roads or at temperatures below +45
7/
+7 6. Although all-season M+S tires provide
better winter traction th an summer tires, they
generally fail to provide the same levels of cold-
weather performance as winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure
to do so could result in tire damage and
accidents. <
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter ti res, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the mounted
tires must be displayed in your field of view.
Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center
can supply these labels.
Storage
Always store wheels and tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires agains t all contact with oil,
grease and fuels. Do not exceed the maximum
tire inflation pressure indicated on the sidewall
of the tire.
Swapping wheels between axles
BMW advises against swapping wheels
between the front and rear axles, even if all tires
have the same size, as th is could impair driving
characteristics. If the tires are of mixed sizes,
swapping wheels between the axles is not
permissible.
Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run- flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-
supporting tire and a special rim. The reinforce-
ment in the sidewalls en sures that the tire can
continue to be used su bject to certain restric-
tions, even if depressurized.
For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire, page 101.

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Care
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all pr oduction, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehi cle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also app lies to safety related
functions and systems.
Washing the vehicle
Notes
When using steam cleaners or high-pres-
sure cleaning jets, ma ke sure to maintain
a sufficient distance and stay below a maximum
temperature of 140 °F/60 6.
Too close a distance, too high a pressure, or too
high a temperature may cause damage or pre-
liminary damage that can then lead to long-term
damage.
Follow the operating instructions for the steam
jet or high-pressure washer. <
When using high-pressure washers, do
not spray the sensors, e.g. of the Park
Distance Control, for an extended period and
maintain a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm from
them. <
Regularly remove foreign objects, e.g. leaves, in
the vicinity of the windshield when the hood is
open.
Wash the vehicle more frequently, particularly
in winter.
Heavy soiling and road salt can lead to vehicle
damage.
Automatic car washes
Notes
In car washes with high pressures and
nozzle positions, wate r may drip into the
vehicle around the windows. <
Please note the following:
> Give preference to car washes that use
cloth or soft brushes in order to avoid paint
damage.
> Wheels and tires must not be damaged by
transport devices.
> Fold in exterior mirror, refer to page 55; oth-
erwise, they can be damaged due to the
width of the vehicle.
> Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to page 73,
to prevent undesired wiper operation.
> Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoil-
ers or phone antennas, if they could be
damaged.
> Unscrew the rod antenna.
> Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm, otherwise there is
danger of damaging chassis parts. <
Convertible: retractable hardtop
Proceed as you would in a normal car wash.
When you open a wet hardtop, water
drops may run into the trunk. If necessary,
remove items from the trunk beforehand to
avoid water stains or soiling. <

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MobilityReplacing components
When mounting new tires or changing over
from summer to winter tires and vice versa,
mount run-flat tires for your own safety. In the
event of a flat, no spare wheel is available. Your
BMW center will be glad to advise you. Refer
also to New wheels and tires, page 252.
The tools for changing wheels are avail-
able as optional accessories from your
BMW center. <
Jack mounting points
The jacking points are at the positions shown in
the illustration.
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate
climate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise
in all matters conc erning the battery.
Battery replacing
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manu-
facturer; otherwise, the vehicle could be dam-
aged and systems or functions may not be fully
available. <
After a battery replacem ent, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by your service center
to ensure that all comfort functions are fully
available.
Charging the battery
Note
Do not connect battery chargers to the
sockets installed in the vehicle at the
factory; otherwise you may cause damage to
the battery. <
General information
To guarantee the full serv ice life of the battery,
ensure that the battery is always properly
charged.
It may be necessary to ch arge the battery in the
following situations:
> If frequent short trips are taken;
> If the vehicle is frequently parked for more
than a month.
Jump-starting terminals
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine off. Connections, refer to Jump starting
on page 274.
Power failure
After a temporary power lo ss, the functioning of
some equipment may be limited and require
reinitialization. Individual settings may likewise
have been lost and will have to be programmed:
> Time and date
These values must be updated, refer to
page 90.
> Radio
In some cases, statio ns may have to be
stored again, refer to page 170.
> Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again.
> Glass roof
It may happen that the roof can only be
tilted. The system must be initialized.
Please contact your BMW center.

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires 253
Maintenance, refer to Service
and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models or in
the Warranty and Service
Guide Booklet for Canadian
models
Maintenance system 260
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
– tires 101
Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control 92
Managing music 187
Manually unlocking parking
lock 70
Manual mode, automatic transmission with
Steptronic 66
Manual operation
– door lock 36
– driver's door 36
– fuel filler flap 232
– parking lock 70
– parking lock, automatic transmission 67
Manual transmission 65
Map for navigation
– changing scale 158
– entering destination 151
Map view 157
Master key, refer to Remote control with integrated
key 32
Maximum cooling 116
Maximum speed
– with winter tires 253
Measurements, refer to Dimensions 280 Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory 53
MENU button 20
Menus, refer to iDrive 20
Messages 216
Messages from the Concierge service 217
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance System 260
– for automatic climate
control 119
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
– BMW Maintenance System 260
Microphone
– telephone 16
– voice commands 16
Mirror dimming feature 56
Mirrors 55
– automatic curb monitor 56
– exterior mirrors 55
– heating 55
– interior rearview mirror 56
– memory, refer to Seat and m i

rror memory 53
Mirrors, folding in before
entering a car wash 55
Mobile phone
– adjusting volume 205
– connecting, refer to Mobile phone, pairing 201
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest 124
– operation 205
– pairing 201
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
– suitable mobile phones 200
– unpairing 203
– what to do if…. 204Mobile phone, refer to
Telephone 200
Mobile phone, refer to the separate Owner's Manual
Modifications, technical, refer
to For your own safety 5
Monitor, refer to iDrive controls 20
Monitoring system for tire pressures, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 100
Multi-channel playback 167
Multifunctional steering wheel, refer to Buttons on
the steering wheel 13
Multifunction switch
– refer to Turn signals/ headlamp flasher 72
– refer to Wiper system 72
Multimedia screen, refer to iDrive 20
Music collection 184
– random sequence 187
– restoring 188
Music interface for
smartphones 190
Music search 185
My Info 217
N
Navigation
– starting destination
guidance after entering a
destination 148
– storing current position 148
– voice activation 152
Navigation announcements, refer to Switching voice
instructions on/off 157
Navigation data 144

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Route instructions, refer to
Destination guidance
through voice
instructions 157
Route map, refer to Map
view 157
Route section, changing 156
Route selection 155
RSC Runflat System Component, refer to Run-
flat tires 253
Runflat System Component RSC, refer to Run-flat
tires 253
Run-flat tires 253
– continuing driving with a
damaged tire 101
– flat tire 101
– flat tire monitor 101
– inflation pressure 235
– new tires 252
– tire replacement 252
– winter tires 253
Runflat tyres, refer to Run-flat tires 253
S
Safety-belt height
adjustment 54
Safety belts 54
– belt hand-over 54
– damage 54
– indicator/warning lamp 54
– reminder 54
– sitting safely 48
Safety systems
– airbags 107
– antilock brake system ABS 97
– brake system 97
– driving stability control 97
– dynamic stability control
DSC 97
– rollover protection system, Convertible 109
– safety belts 54 Safety tires, refer to Run-flat
tires 253
Satellite radio 173
– activating or deactivating channels 173
– favorites 176
– selecting channels 174
– storing channels 174
– time shift 175
– traffic jump 177
Saving fuel 136
Screen, refer to iDrive controls 20
Screw thread for tow
fitting 275
SDARS, refer to satellite
radio 173
Seat adjustment
– electric 50
– mechanical 49
Seat and mirror memory 53
Seat belt reminder, refer to
"Fasten safety belts"
reminder 54
Seat heating 53
Seats 49
– adjusting electrically 50
– adjusting the seats 49
– heating 53
– memory, refer to Seat and mirror memory 53
– saving a setting, refer to Seat and mirror memory 53
– sitting safely 48
Securing cargo 131,132
Securing the vehicle
– from inside 36
– from outside 33
Selecting a station
– radio 169
Selecting distan ce for Active
Cruise Control 78
Selecting new scale fo

r
navigation 158
Selector lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65 Selector lever lock, refer to
Changing selector lever
positions, shiftlock 65
Selector lever positions 68
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Service, refer to Roadside Assistance 273
Service car, refer to Roadside Assistance 273
Service data in the remote
control 260
Service Interval Display, refer to Condition Based Service
CBS 260
Service Request 227
Service requirements 88
Service status 228
Settings
– changing settings on the Control Display 95
– clock, 12h/24h format 91
– DVD 181
– language 95
Settings and information 87
Settings for the map view 158
Setting times, refer to Preselecting switch-on
times 119
Setting tone during audio operation, refer to Tone
control 167
Shifting 69
– 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 69
Shifting gears
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 66
– manual transmission 65
Shift into a drive position, refer to selector lever
positions 68
Shiftlock
– automatic transmission, refer to Changing selector
lever positions 65

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Shift paddles on the steering
wheel 70
Short commands for the voice activation system 283
Short route in navigation, refer
to Selecting route 155
Side airbags 107
Side windows, refer to
Windows 41
Signal horn, refer to Horn 12,13
Sitting safely 48
– with airbags 48
– with head restraint 48
– with safety belts 48
Ski bag 130
Ski bag for Convertible, refer to Through-loading opening
with integrated transport
bag 131
Sliding/tilt sunroof, refer to Glass roof, electric 43
Slot for remote control 62
Smokers' package, refer to Ashtray 126
Snap-in adapter 200
– inserting/removing 211
Snap-in adapter, refer to
Center armrest storage
compartment 124
Socket, Onboard Diagnosis
OBD 261
Socket, refer to Connecting electrical appliances 127
Software update 196
SOS, refer to Sending an Emergency Request 272
Spare fuses 271
Special destinations 149
Special destinations,
displaying 151
Special oils, refe r to Approved
engine oils 258
Specified engine oils, refer to Approved engine oils 258Speed
– run-flat tires
101
– with winter tires 253
Speed limit 94
Speed limit warning, refer to
Speed limit 94
Speedo, refer to Speedometer 14
Speedometer 14
Speed Volume 168
Split screen content, refer to
Selecting the display for the
split screen content 24
Sport automatic transmission
with double clutch 67
– driving dynamics control 70
– kickdown 69
– lau

nch control 71
– manually unlocking parking
lock 70
– neutral 69
– reverse gear 69
Sport program with 7-gear Sport automatic
transmission with double
clutch 69
Spray nozzles, refer to Cleaning windshield and
headlamps 73
Stability control, refer to Driving stability control
systems 97
Start/Stop button 62
– starting the engine 63
– switching off the engine 64
Starting, refer to Starting the engine 63
Starting assistance, refer to Jump starting 274
Starting difficulties
– jump starting 274
Starting the engine
– start/stop button 62
Start menu 21 State/province, for
navigation 146
Status information on the Control Display 23
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing 5
Steam jet 262
Steering wheel 56
– adjustment 56
– buttons on steering wheel 13
– heating 57
– lock 62
– locking with Comfort
Access 40
– shift paddles 70
Steering wheel buttons, refer to Shift paddles 70
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering 105
Steptronic, refer to Automatic transmission with
Steptronic 65
Storage 265
Storage compartments 125
Storage nets 129
Stored trip, calling up 154
Storing a destination in the
address book 148
Storing music 184
Storing seat positions, refer to
Seat and mirror memory 53
Storing tires 253
Stowage, refer to Storage
compartments 125
Street, entering, navigation 147
Suitable mo bile phones
200
Summer tires, re fer to W

heels
and tires 235
Surround 167
SVCD 180
SW, waveband 169
Switches, refer to Cockpit 12

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Reference
Switching off
– engine
64
Switching off the engine
– start/stop button 62
Switching on
– audio 166
– CD player 166
– radio 166
Switching the air conditioning on and off 118
Switching the entertainment
audio output on/off 166
Switch-on times of parked car ventilation, preselecting 119
Symbols 4
T
Tachometer 84
Tailgate, refer to Trunk lid 37
Tail lamp
– replacing bulb 269
Tail lamp, refer to Tail lamps 268
Tail lamps 268
– replacing bulb 268,269
Tank contents, refer to Capacities 282
Tasks 219
Technical data 280
– dimensions 280
Technical modifications, refer to For your own safety 5
Telephone 200
– hands-free system 209
– installation location, refer to Center armrest 124
– phone book 207
– received calls 208
– redialing 208
– refer to separate Owner's Manual
– voice commands 209TeleService
225
Teleservice Diagnosis 226
Temperature
– automatic climate control 116
– changing unit of measure 88
– coolant, refer to Coolant temperature 259
Temperature display
– outside temperature 83
– outside temperature
warning 83
– setting the units 88
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control 74
Tensioning straps, refer to
Securing cargo 140
Text message 217
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp 269
Through-loading opening with integrated transport
bag 131
Through-loading system 127
Tilt alarm sensor 39
Tilt function, passenger side mirror 56
Timer, refer to Preselecting
switch-on times 119
Tire inflation pressure 235
– loss 101,102
Tire pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
– resetting the s

ystem103
– system limitations 102
– warning lamp 103
Tire puncture, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor 101
Tire Quality Grading 250Tires
– age
250,252
– air loss 103
– breaking in 136
– changing, refer to Changing
wheels 269
– condition 251
– damage 251
– inflation pressure 235
– labels 250
– minimum tread depth 251
– new wheels and tires 252
– pressure monitoring, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 100
– pressure monitoring, refer to Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 102
– puncture 101
– replacing 252
– run-flat tires 253
– size 250
– storage 253
– tread depth 251
– wear indicators, refer to Minimum tread depth 251
– wheel/tire combination, refer to Correct wheels and
tires 252
– winter tires 253
TMC station, refer to Traffic bulletins 159
Tone
– control 167
– middle setting 168
Tools, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 266
Top, refer to Retractable
hardtop 44
Top 50 in music collection 186
Tow bar 276
Tow fitting 275
– screw thread 275

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