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Important parts of the engine compartment
1Expansion tank for coolant, refer to
page215
2Washer fluid filler neck for headlamp clean-
ing system and window washer system,
refer to page613Jump-starting connection, refer to
page231
4Filler neck for engine oil, refer to Adding
engine oil
Engine oil
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and driving conditions.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
For a precise measurement and display of the
oil level, it is necessary that the engine be at
operating temperature, i.e. after uninterrupted
driving for at least approx. 6.5 miles/10 km. You
can have the oil level displayed while you are
driving, or while the vehicle is at a standstill on a
level surface and the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1.Push button 1 in the turn indicator lever up
or down repeatedly until the appropriate
symbol is shown in the display, accompa-
nied by the word "OIL".
2.Press button 2 in the turn indicator lever.
The oil level is checked and the reading dis-
played.

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Too much oil will harm the engine.
Have the vehicle checked without
delay.<
>"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked."
Do not add engine oil. You can continue
your journey. Note the newly calculated dis-
tance remaining to the next oil service, refer
to page73. Have the system checked as
soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Add up to 1 US quart/1 liter of engine oil only
after a corresponding message is shown on the
Control Display.
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, the engine could be dam-
aged.<
Keep oils, greases, etc. out of the reach of
children and comply with the relevant
warnings on the containers. Otherwise, health
hazards may result.<
Oil change
Have oil changed only at your BMW center or at
a workshop that works according to BMW
repair procedures with correspondingly trained
personnel.
Oil types
Do not use oil additives as this could
result in engine damage.<
Specified engine oils
Your service center can advise you on which
engine oils have been approved by the manu-
facturer of your vehicle.The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Only use approved High Performance oil.
Approved oils belong to the following viscosity
classes: SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40
and SAE 5W-30.
Alternative oil types
If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/1 liter of another oil with the fol-
lowing specification may be used:
API SM or higher
Coolant
Do not add coolant to the cooling system
when the engine is hot. Escaping coolant
can cause burns.<
Coolant consists of half water and half additive.
Not all commercially available additives are suit-
able for your BMW. Ask your BMW center for
suitable additives.
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may result. Because
additives are harmful to your health, it is impor-
tant to follow the instructions on the contain-
ers.<
Comply with the appropriate environ-
mental protection regulations when dis-
posing of coolant additives.<
Checking coolant level
1.Do not open the engine hood before the
engine has cooled down.
2.Turn the cap of the expansion tank a little
counterclockwise to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape, then continue turning
to open.
3.The coolant level is correct if it is between
the maximum and minimum marks in the

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Maintenance
BMW Maintenance System
The BMW Maintenance System supports the
preservation of the traffic and operating safety
of your BMW. The objective is to optimize
efforts with respect to minimal vehicle mainte-
nance costs.
If and when you come to sell your BMW, a com-
prehensive record of servicing will prove a sig-
nificant benefit.
Condition Based Service CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take the differ-
ent driving conditions of your BMW into
account. Condition Based Service uses this to
determine the current and future service
requirements. By letting you define a service
and maintenance regimen that reflects your
own individual requirements, the system builds
the basis for trouble-free driving.
On the Control Display, you can have the
remaining times or distances for selected main-
tenance tasks and any legally prescribed dates
displayed, refer to page73:
>Engine oil
>Brake pads: separately for front and rear
>Brake fluid
>Vehicle check
>Legally mandated inspections depending
on local regulations
Service data in the remote control
Your vehicle continuously stores service-
requirement information in the remote control
while you are driving. Your BMW Service Advi-
sor can read out this data from the remote con-
trol unit, and propose an optimized mainte-
nance approach. Whenever you take your car in
for servicing you should therefore hand your
BMW Service Advisor the remote control unit
that you last used.
Make sure that the date is always set cor-
rectly, refer to page76; otherwise, the
effectiveness of Condition Based Service CBS
is not assured.<
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
for additional information on service require-
ments.
BMW recommends that you have service
and repair operations performed at your
BMW center.
Take the time to ensure that these service pro-
cedures are confirmed by entries in your vehi-
cle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet
for US models and Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian models. These entries
verify that your vehicle has received the speci-
fied regular maintenance.<

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Care
Care products
Regular cleaning and care contributes signifi-
cantly to the value retention of your BMW.
BMW recommends cleaning and caring for your
vehicle with products that are approved by
BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center will be happy to advise you on
the products and services available for cleaning
and caring for your BMW.
Original BMW Care Products have been
material tested, laboratory checked and
proven in the field, and offer optimal care and
protection for your vehicle.<
Do not use cleaners that contain alcohol
or solvents as these may result in dam-
age.<
Cleaning agents can contain substances
that are dangerous or hazardous to your
health. Therefore, follow the warning and safety
instructions on the packaging. When cleaning
inside the vehicle, always open the doors or
windows of the vehicle. In enclosed areas, pro-
vide for sufficient ventilation. Only use products
designed for cleaning vehicles.<
Exterior care
Washing the vehicle
Especially during the winter months,
ensure that the vehicle is washed more
frequently. Heavy soiling and road salt can lead
to vehicle damage.<
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake discs can corrode.<
Automatic car washes
Preference should be given to cloth car washes.Do not use high-pressure car washes;
otherwise, water may drip into the vehicle
around the windows.<
Before driving into a car wash, ensure that it is
suitable for your BMW. Check the following:
>Dimensions of your vehicle, refer to
page239.
>If necessary: fold in the exterior mirrors,
refer to page50.
>Maximum permissible tire width.
Avoid car washes with guide rail heights
over 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, there is the
danger of damaging chassis parts.<
Preparations before driving into an automatic
car wash:
>Unscrew the rod antenna
*.
>Deactivate the rain sensor
* to prevent unin-
tentional wiping.
>Remove additional add-on parts, e.g. spoil-
ers or phone antennas, if they could be
damaged.
Automatic transmission
Before driving into an automatic car wash, per-
form the following steps to ensure that the vehi-
cle can roll:
1.Insert the remote control into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2.Move the selector lever to position N.
3.Release the parking brake.
4.Switch off the engine.
5.Leave the remote control in the ignition lock
so that the vehicle can roll.
Steam jets/high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, ensure that you maintain suffi-
cient clearance to the vehicle and do not exceed
a temperature of 1407/606.
Insufficient clearance or excessive pressure or
temperature can lead to component damage or

Giving and receiving assistance
234 To avoid jerking and the associated
stresses on vehicle components when
towing, always use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Attach the tow rope to the tow fittings only, as
attaching it to other parts of the vehicle could
result in damage.<
With a tow truck: vehicle without xDrive
Manual and automatic transmission:
Have the BMW transported with a tow truck
with a so-called lift bar, or on a flatbed.
Do not tow the vehicle with just the rear axle
raised as this may cause the steering to turn.
With a tow truck: vehicle with xDrive
Do not tow a BMW with xDrive with just
the front or rear axle raised; otherwise, the
wheels could lock up and the transfer case
could be damaged.<
Have the BMW transported on a flatbed surface
only.
Tow-starting
Avoid tow-starting the vehicle whenever possi-
ble; instead, jump-start the engine, refer to
page231. Vehicles with a catalytic converter
should only be tow-started when the engine is cold, vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be tow-started at all.
1.Switch on hazard warning flashers, comply
with local regulations.
2.Switch on the ignition, refer to page55.
3.Shift into 3rd gear.
4.Have the vehicle tow-started with the clutch
depressed and slowly release the clutch.
After the engine starts, immediately
depress the clutch completely again.
5.Stop at a suitable location, remove the tow
bar or rope and switch off the hazard warn-
ing flashers.
6.Have the vehicle checked.
With xDrive: do not activate Hill Descent
Control HDC when the vehicle is being
tow-started, page83.<

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250 Care219
– automatic car washes219
– care products219
– carpets221
– CD/DVD drives222
– chrome parts220
– displays221
– exterior219
– fine wood parts221
– headlamps220
– high-pressure washer219
– interior221
– leather221
– light-alloy wheels221
– paintwork220
– plastic parts221
– retractable hardtop220
– rubber seals220
– safety belts221
– sensors and cameras221
– upholstery and cloth
trim221
– washing the car
manually220
– windows220
Cargo, securing122
Cargo area
– capacity241
– Comfort Access34
– folding up the floor
panel112
– lamp, refer to Interior
lamps97
– opening from inside31
– opening from outside31
Cargo loading120
– securing cargo122
– stowing cargo121
– vehicle120
Car jack
– jacking points228
Car key, refer to Integrated
key/remote control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest107
– refer to separate Owner's
ManualCar phone, refer to
Telephone176
Car radio, refer to Radio149
Car shampoo221
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system119
CD, audio playback157
CD changer157,161
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse159
– filling or emptying the
magazine162
– random play sequence158
– selecting a track157
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
CD player157
– controls146
– fast forward/reverse159
– random play sequence158
– selecting a track157
– switching on/off146
– tone control146
– volume146
Center armrest107
Center brake lamp
– replacing bulb227
Center console, refer to
Around the center
console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside27
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access33
– hotel function31
– setting unlocking
characteristics27
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs223
Changing the language on the
Control Display79
Changing the measurement
units on the Control
Display72
Changing wheels227Chassis number, refer to
Engine compartment213
Check Control77
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH53
Child restraint systems52
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely52
Chrome parts221
Chrome polish221
Cigarette lighter, refer to
Lighter109
Cleaning headlamps61
– washer fluid61
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care219
Clock69
– 12h/24h mode76
– setting the time and date
76
– setting time75
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside27
Clothes hooks108
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Starting the
engine56
Combined instrument, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access33
– replacing the battery35
Comfort access, refer to
Comfort Access33
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock55
Compass105
Computer70
– displays on Control
Display71
Computer, refer to iDrive16
Concierge service191
Condensation, refer to When
the vehicle is parked120
Condition Based Service
CBS217

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Configuring settings, refer to
Personal Profile26
Confirmation signals for
locking/unlocking the
vehicle29
Congestion
– refer to Route, bypassing
sections137
Connecting vacuum cleaner,
refer to Connecting
electrical appliances109
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption71
Consumption display
– average consumption71
Contacts
– creating188
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– adjusting brightness80
– switching on/off19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls and displays10
Control unit, refer to iDrive16
Convenient loading in
Convertible28
Convenient operation
– glass roof28
– glass roof with Comfort
Access34
– retractable hardtop28
– windows28
– windows with Comfort
Access34
Convertible
– bag holder111
– Convenient loading28
– enlarging cargo area110
– folding down rear
backrest110
– retractable hardtop38
– rollover protection
system92
– securing cargo122
– stowing cargo121
Coolant215
– checking level215Coolant temperature70
Cooling, maximum99
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant215
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant215
Copyright2
Corner-illuminating lamps
– replacing bulbs224
Corner-illuminating lamps,
refer to Adaptive light
control94
Cornering lamps, refer to
Adaptive light control94
Correct tires210
Country codes DVD159
Courtesy lamps, refer to
Interior lamps97
Criteria for route136
Cross-hairs in navigation132
Cruise control61
– active63
– malfunction63
Cruising range70
Cupholders108
Curb weight, refer to
Weights241
Current playback
– external devices171
– of music collection166
Customer Relations193
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting96
Data, technical238
– capacities241
– dimensions239
– engine238
– weights241
Data transfer194
Date
– date format77
– setting76Daytime running lights94
– replacing bulbs224
DBC Dynamic Brake
Control82
Deactivating front passenger
airbags90
Deadlocking, refer to
Locking28
Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap198
– glass roof37
Destination, entering by town/
city name127
Destination address
– entering127,133
Destination entry via BMW
Assist131
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice133
– entering via map132
– entry127
– home address130
– manual entry127
Destination guidance136
– bypassing a route
section137
– changing specified
route136
– continuing136
– starting136
– voice instructions137
– volume of voice
instructions138
Digital clock69
Digital compass105
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio150
Dimensions239
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals59
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions137
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book
129
Displacement, refer to Engine
data238
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16

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252 Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting96
Displays
– on the Control Display16
Displays, refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays and controls10
Disposal
– coolant215
– remote control battery35
– vehicle battery228
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control63
Distance remaining to service,
refer to Service
requirements73
Distance warning, refer to
Park Distance Control
PDC81
Door key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Door lock29
Doors, emergency
operation30
DOT Quality Grades208
Draft-free ventilation101
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders108
Drive-off assistance, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
Drive-off assistant84
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams93
Driving notes118
Driving off on hills, refer to
Drive-off assistant84
Driving stability control
systems82
Driving through water120
Driving tips, refer to Driving
notes118
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function100
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control82DTC Dynamic Traction
Control82
– indicator/warning lamp82
DVD
– country codes159
– settings160
– video playback159
DVD menu160
DVD player, refer to CD
player157
DVD video159
Dynamic Brake Control
DBC82
Dynamic destination
guidance137
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC82
– indicator/warning lamp82
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC
– indicator/warning lamp83
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution82
Eject button, refer to Buttons
on the CD/DVD player146
Electrical malfunction
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap198
– glass roof37
Electric seat adjustment43
Electric steering wheel lock
– with Comfort Access34
Electronic brake-force
distribution EBV82
Electronic oil level check213
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC82
Emergency actuation,
automatic transmission,
refer to Overriding selector
lever lock59
Emergency operation
– fuel filler flap, manual
release198Emergency operation, refer to
Closing manually
– glass roof37
Emergency operation, refer to
Manual operation
– door lock30
Emergency release
– trunk lid from inside31
Emergency Request230
Emergency services, refer to
Roadside Assistance230
Energy, saving
– saving fuel118
Engine
– breaking in118
– data238
– overheated, refer to Coolant
temperature70
– speed238
– starting56
– starting, Comfort Access33
– switching off56
Engine compartment213
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant215
Engine oil
– adding215
– alternative oil types215
– BMW Maintenance
System217
– capacity241
– checking level213
– intervals between changes,
refer to Service
requirements73
Engine output, refer to Engine
data238
Engine speed, refer to Engine
data238
Engine starting, refer to
Starting the engine56
Entry lamps, refer to Interior
lamps97
Entry map for destination132
Equalizer, tone setting147
Error messages, refer to
Check Control77

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ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC82
Event data recorders218
Exhaust system, refer to Hot
exhaust system119
Extended connectivity of the
music player in the mobile
phone169
Exterior mirrors50
– adjusting50
– automatic dimming
feature51
– automatic heating50
– folding in and out50
External audio device107
External devices
– random sequence171
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing
away233
– for tying down loads122
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control77
Failure of an electrical
consumer228
False alarm
– avoiding unintentional
alarm33
– switching off an alarm32
Fastening safety belts, refer to
Safety belts48
Fastest route for
navigation136
Fast forward
– CD changer159
– CD player159
Filter
– refer to Microfilter/activated-
charcoal filter for automatic
climate control101
First aid pouch230
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock55
Flash when locking/
unlocking29Flat tire
– run-flat tires210
– Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM86
Flat Tire Monitor FTM84
– indicating a flat tire85
– indicator/warning lamp85
– initializing the system85
– snow chains84,211
– system limits84
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition209
Fluid reservoir, refer to
Washer fluid reservoir61
FM, waveband149
Fog lamps96
– indicator lamp13,96
Folding up the floor panel112
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely120
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps97
For your own safety5
Four-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive83
Free memory capacity, music
collection167
Front airbags90
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor84
Fuel199
– average consumption71
– gauge70
– high-quality brands199
– quality199
– specifications199
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities241
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge70
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge70
Fuel filler flap198
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction198
Fuses228
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control103
Gasoline
– refer to Average
consumption71
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel199
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge70
Gas station
recommendations137
Gear indicator, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic57
Gearshift lever
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
Gearshifts
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
– manual transmission57
General driving notes119
Glass roof, electric36
– closing after electrical
malfunction37
– Convenient operation28,30
– initializing37
– opening, closing37
– operation with Comfort
Access34
– pinch protection system37
– power failure37
– raising36
– remote control28
Glove compartment106
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system126
Grills98
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights241
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking
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J
Jacking points228
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump-
starting231
Jump-starting231
K
Key, refer to Integrated key/
remote control26
Keyless go, refer to Comfort
Access33
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort Access33
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile26
Kickdown58
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic58
Knock control199
L
Lamps
– automatic headlamp
control93
– parking lamps/low beams93
Lamps and bulbs, replacing
bulbs223
Lap-and-shoulder belt, refer
to Safety belts48
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo122
Last destinations130
LATCH child restraint fixing
system53
Leather care221
LED Light-emitting
diodes223
Length, refer to
Dimensions239
License plate lamp, replacing
bulb227
Light
– high-beam assistant95
Light-alloy wheels221Light-emitting diodes
LED223
Lighter109
– connecting electrical
appliances109
Lighting
– instruments96
– lamps and bulbs223
– vehicle, refer to Lamps93
Light switch93
Limit, refer to Speed limit79
Load121
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo122
Lock buttons, doors, refer to
Locking30
Locking
– adjusting confirmation
signal29
– from inside30
– from outside28
– without remote control, refer
to Comfort Access33
Locking and unlocking doors
– confirmation signals29
– from inside30
– from outside27
Low beam control, refer to
High-beam assistant95
Low-beam headlamps93
– automatic93
Lower back support, refer to
Lumbar support44
Luggage rack, refer to Roof-
mounted luggage rack122
Lumbar support44
M
M+S tires, refer to Winter
tires211
Maintenance, refer to Service
Booklet
Maintenance system217
Malfunction
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– tires85Malfunction warnings, refer to
Check Control77
Manual car wash220
Manual mode, automatic
transmission with
Steptronic58
Manual operation
– door lock30
– driver's door30
– fuel filler flap198
– glass roof37
– transmission lock, automatic
transmission59
Manual transmission57
Map for navigation
– changing scale139
– entering destination132
Map view138
Master key, refer to Remote
control with integrated
key26
Maximum cooling99
Maximum speed
– with winter tires211
Measurements, refer to
Dimensions239
Memory, refer to Seat and
mirror memory47
MENU button16
Menus, refer to iDrive16
Messages182
Messages from the concierge
service183
Microfilter
– BMW Maintenance
System217
– for automatic climate
control101
Microfilter/activated-charcoal
filter
– BMW Maintenance
System217
Microphone
– telephone14
– voice commands14
Mirror dimming feature51