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NotesUsing this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
for the Owner's Manuals are located in the ap‐
pendix of the printed quick reference for the
vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system are described in a sep‐
arate user's manual, which is also included
with the onboard literature.
Additional sources of information
The service center will be happy to answer any
other questions you may have.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is
available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
"..." Identifies Control Display texts used to
select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Vehicle equipment
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series.
Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, equipment
is also described and illustrated that is not
available in your vehicle, e.g., because of the
selected optional equipment or the country-
specific variants.
This also applies for safety-related functions
and systems.
For any options and equipment not described
in this Owner's Handbook, refer to the Supple‐
mentary Owner's Handbooks.
On right-hand drive vehicles, some control ele‐
ments are arranged differently than shown in
the illustrations.
Status of the Owner's
Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a
policy of constant development that is con‐
ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to
embody the highest quality and safety stan‐
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Low beams  89Automatic headlamp con‐
trol   90
Daytime running lights   90
Adaptive Light Control   90
High-beam Assistant   91Instrument lighting  927Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal  65High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   65High-beam Assistant   91Roadside parking lamps   90Computer  838Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed   125,  119Resume speed   127,  119Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   126Active Cruise Control on/off, in‐
terrupting   119Reduce distance   122Increase distance   122Cruise control rocker switch   127,  1219Instrument cluster   7310Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  24Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   8311Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  66Rain sensor  67Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   6812Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   62Auto Start/Stop function   6313Horn14Steering wheel heating  5615Adjust steering wheel  5616Unlock hood  197Seite 13CockpitAt a glance13
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All around the center console1Headliner  152Control Display   163Ventilation  1464Hazard warning system   215Central locking system  375Glove compartment  1566Radio/CD/Multimedia, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Commu‐
nication7Climate control   1418Controller with buttons   169Parking brake  6510PDC Park Distance Control   128
Rearview camera   130
Parking assistant   136
Surround View   13011Driving Dynamics Control   116DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol   11412Automatic transmission selector
lever   69
Manual transmission selector lever   69Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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5.Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐
lighted, and then press the controller.6.Turn the controller to set the hours and
press the controller.7.Turn the controller to set the minutes and
press the controller.
Status information
Status field The following information is displayed in the
status field at the top right:
▷Time.▷Current entertainment source.▷Sound output, on/off.▷Wireless network reception strength.▷Telephone status.▷Traffic bulletin reception.
Status field symbols
The symbols are grouped as follows.
Radio symbols
SymbolMeaning HD radio station is being received. Satellite radio is switched on.Telephone symbolsSymbolMeaning Incoming or outgoing call. Missed call. Wireless network reception
strength.
Symbol flashes: network search. Wireless network is not available. Bluetooth is switched on. Roaming is active. Text message was received. Check the SIM card. SIM card is blocked. SIM card is missing. Enter the PIN.
Entertainment symbols
SymbolMeaning CD/DVD player. Music collection. Gracenote® database. AUX-IN port. USB audio interface. Mobile phone audio interface.
Additional symbols
SymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are switched
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Executing functions using short
commands
Functions on the main menu can be performed
directly by means of short commands, nearly
irrespective of which menu item is currently
selected, e.g., ›Vehicle status‹.
List of short commands of the voice activation
system, see Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication Owner's Manual.
Help dialog for the voice activation
system
Calling up help dialog: ›Help‹
Additional commands for the help dialog:▷›Help with examples‹: information about the
current operating options and the most im‐
portant commands for them are an‐
nounced.▷›Help voice activation‹: information about
the principle of operation for the voice acti‐
vation system is announced.
One example: open the tone
settings
Via the main menu The commands of the menu items are spoken
just as they are selected via the controller.
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›Radio menu‹4.›Audio settings‹
Via short command
The desired radio station can also be started
via a short command.
1.Switch on the Entertainment sound output
if necessary.2. Press the button on the steering
wheel.3.›Audio settings‹
Setting the voice dialog
You can set whether the system should use
the standard dialog or a shorter version.
In the shorter variant of the voice dialog, the
announcements from the system are issued in
an abbreviated form.
1."Settings"2."Language/Units"3."Speech type:"4.Select the setting.
Adjusting the volume
Turn the volume button while giving an in‐
struction until the desired volume is set.
▷The volume remains constant even if the
volume of other audio sources is changed.▷The volume is stored for the remote con‐
trol currently in use.
Hints on Emergency
Requests
Do not use the voice activation system to ini‐
tiate an Emergency Request. In stressful situa‐
tions, the voice and vocal pitch can change.
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Overview, instrument cluster with enhanced features1Time  79
External temperature   79
Date   79
Selection list, such as for the radio   83
Speed limit detection   81
Computer   83
Miles/trip miles   79
Navigation display, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.Status, Driving Dynamics Control   1162Energy recovery  80
Transmission display   72
Current fuel consumption   80
ECO PRO   1693Messages, e.g., Check Control   76
Service requirements   80Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lamps and
text messages in the instrument cluster and in
the Head-up Display.In addition, an acoustic signal may be output
and a text message may appear on the Control Display.
Indicator/warning lamps The indicator and warning lamps in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several of the lamps are checked for proper
functioning and light up temporarily when the
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if it can be established, are transmitted to
the BMW Response Center.▷If the LED is flashing, but the BMW Re‐
sponse Center can no longer be heard via
the speaker, you can nevertheless still be
heard for 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
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the trunk lid.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit NoteSome of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located in the cargo area in a
storage compartment.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
For additional information, see user's manual
for Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐
cation.
Jump-starting
Notes
If the battery is discharged, an engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle
and two jumper cables. Only use jumper ca‐
bles with fully insulated clamp handles.
To prevent personal injury or damage to both
vehicles, adhere strictly to the following proce‐
dure.
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Maintenance system,BMW 202
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 76
Manual air distribu‐ tion 142, 146
Manual air flow 142, 146
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 71
Manual operation, door lock 37
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 178
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 129
Manual operation, rearview camera 131
Manual operation, Side View 133
Manual operation, Top View 135
Manual transmission 69
Marking on approved tires 194
Marking, run-flat tires 195
Master key, refer to Remote control 32
Maximum cooling 145
Maximum speed, display 81
Maximum speed, winter tires 194
Measure, units of 87
Medical kit 216
Memory, seat, mirror 53
Menu, EfficientDynamics 171
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 16
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 18
Messages, refer to Check Control 76
Microfilter 143, 146
Minimum tread, tires 193 Mirror 54
Mirror memory 53
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 163
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlamp 205
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 57
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 51
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 52
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 223
New wheels and tires 193
No Passing Information 81
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 202
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 202
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 132
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 180
Odometer 79
Office, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Oil 198
Oil, adding 199
Oil additives 199 Oil change 200
Oil change interval, service requirements 80
Oil filler neck 199
Oil types, alternative 200
Oil types, approved 200
Old batteries, disposal 213
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 16
Onboard vehicle tool kit 204
Opening/closing via door lock 37
Opening and closing 32
Opening and closing, without remote control 37
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 35
Operating concept, iDrive 16
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 145
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 78
P Paint, vehicle 222
Parallel parking assistant 136
Park Distance Control PDC 128
Parked-car ventilation 147
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 164
Parking aid, refer to PDC 128
Parking assistant 136
Parking brake 65
Parking lamps 89
Particulate filter 163
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
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PDC Park Distance Con‐trol 128
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 108
Personal Profile 33
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 34
Personal Profile, importing profiles 35
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 45
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 44
Plastic, care 223
Power failure 213
Power sunroof, glass 45
Power windows 43
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 185
Pressure warning FTM, tires 100
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 33
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 22
Protective function, glass sunroof 45
Protective function, win‐ dows 44
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 16, 17
R Radiator fluid 201
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 32
Radio ready state 62
Radio, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Rain sensor 67
Rear socket 153
Rear turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 210
Rearview camera 130 Rearview mirror 54
Rear window de‐ froster 142, 146
Recirculated-air filter 146
Recirculated-air mode 142, 145
Recommended fuel grade 180
Recommended tire brands 194
Refueling 178
Remaining range 79
Remote control/key 32
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 36
Remote control, univer‐ sal 148
Replacement fuse 213
Replacing parts 204
Replacing wheels/tires 193
Reporting safety defects 9
RES button 122
Reserve warning, refer to Range 79
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 98
Retaining straps, securing cargo 166
Retreaded tires 194
Roadside parking lamps 90
Roller sunblinds 44
RON recommended fuel grade 180
Roof load capacity 228
Roof-mounted luggage rack 167
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 219
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, refer to Run-flat
tires 195
Rubber components, care 223
Run-flat tires 195 S
Safe braking 163
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 51
Safety belts 50
Safety belts, care 223
Safety switch, windows 44
Safety systems, airbags 94
Saving fuel 168
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 16
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 204
Screw thread for tow fit‐ ting 220
Seat and mirror memory 53
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 50
Seat heating, front 50
Seat heating, rear 50
Seating position for chil‐ dren 57
Seats 47
Selection list in instrument cluster 83
Selector lever, automatic transmission 70
Sensors, care 224
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 202
Service requirements, dis‐ play 80
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 216
Services, ConnectedDrive
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 41
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 86
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Shifting, automatic transmis‐sion 69
Shifting, manual transmis‐ sion 69
Shift paddles on steering wheel 71
Side airbags 94
Side View 133
Signaling, horn 12
Signals when unlocking 41
Sitting safely 47
Size 228
Slide/tilt glass roof 45
Smallest turning circle 228
Snow chains 195
Socket 152
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 202
Soot particulate filter 163
SOS button 215
Spare fuse 213
Specified engine oil types 200
Speed, average 84
Speed limit detection, on‐ board computer 85
Speed limiter, display 81
Speed Limit Information 81
Speed warning 85
Split screen 22
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 116
Sport automatic transmis‐ sion 71
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 85
SPORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 117
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 71
Sport steering, variable 116
Stability control systems 114
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 63
Start/Stop button 61 Start function during malfunc‐
tion 33
Starting the engine 62
Status control display, tires 97
Status information, iDrive 21
Status of Owner's Manual 6
Steering wheel, adjusting 56
Steering wheel heating 56
Steptronic, automatic trans‐ mission 69
Stopping the engine 62
Storage compartment in the rear 158
Storage compartments 156
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 156
Storage, tires 195
Storing the vehicle 224
Summer tires, tread 193
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 77
Surround View 130
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 116
Switch-on times, parked-car ventilation 147
Switch, refer to Cockpit 12
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 21
T Tachometer 78
Tail lamp 210
Tail lamps 210, 212
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 228
Telephone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 142, 144
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 79 Temperature, engine oil 78
Tempomat, refer to Active Cruise Control 119
Terminal, starting aid 217
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 77
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 41
Thigh support 49
Through-loading system 154
Tilt alarm sensor 42
Time of arrival 85
Tire damage 193
Tire identification marks 191
Tire inflation pressure 185
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 100
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Tires, changing 193
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 185
Tires, run-flat tires 195
Tire tread 193
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 204
Top View 134
Total vehicle weight 228
Touchpad 19
Tow fitting 219
Towing 218
Tow-starting 218
Tow truck 218
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 97
Traction control 115
TRACTION program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 115
Transmission, automatic 69
Transmission, manual 69
Transporting children safely 57
Tread, tires 193
Trip computer 85 Seite 239Everything from A to ZReference239
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