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3.Check and correct the tire inflation pressure
at the earliest opportunity.
Protect valve stems with valve stem
seal caps against dirt and contamina-
tion. Dirt in valve stems is a frequent source
of gradual air loss.<
4.Initialize the Flat Tire Monitor, refer to
page89, or reset the Tire Pressure Monitor,
refer to page90.
5.Replace the damaged tire as soon as possi-
ble and have the new wheel/tire balanced.
Driving with compact wheel
Drive reservedly and do not exceed a speed of
50 mph/80 km/h.
The driving characteristics change, for example
reduced track stability on braking, extended
braking distance, and altered self-steering
characteristics in the limit range. In conjunction
with winter tires, these characteristics are more
pronounced.
Only one compact wheel may be
mounted. Restore the wheels and tires to
their original size as quickly as possible. Failure
to do so is a safety risk.<
Vehicle battery
Battery care
The battery is 100 % maintenance-free, i.e., the
electrolyte will last for the life of the battery
when the vehicle is operated in a temperate cli-
mate. Your BMW center will be glad to advise in
all matters concerning the battery.
Charging battery
Only charge the battery in the vehicle via the
terminals in the engine compartment with the
engine switched off. Connections, refer to
Jump starting on page232.
Disposal
Have old batteries disposed of by your
BMW center or bring them to a recycling
center. Maintain the battery in an upright posi-tion for transport and storage. Always restrain
the battery to prevent it from tipping over during
transport.<
Power failure
Following a temporary power failure, e.g., due to
a discharged battery, the use of some equip-
ment will be restricted, requiring its reinitializa-
tion. In the same way, individual settings are lost
and must be updated again:
>Seat, mirror and steering wheel memory
The positions must be stored again, refer to
page46.
>Time and date
Must be updated again, refer to page78.
>Radio
In some cases, radio stations may have to
be stored again, refer to page156.
>Navigation system
You must wait until the system becomes
functional again, refer to page132.
>Glass roof, electric
It may only be possible to raise the glass
roof. The system must be initialized, refer to
page40.
>Panorama glass roof
It may only be possible to raise the glass
roof. The system must be reinitialized, refer
to page41.
>Active steering
The system automatically initializes itself
briefly during a trip. The system is deacti-
vated during this time, refer to page92.
>xDrive
The system automatically initializes itself
during a trip. Indicator lamps light up during
this time. If the lamps do not disappear dur-
ing the current trip, have the system
checked.
>Power windows
The pinch prevention system for the power
windows must be reinitialized, refer to
page38.
Talk to your BMW center before placing
the stored vehicle back in service.<
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Mobility
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Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency request
Requirements
>BMW Assist is activated.
Activating BMW Assist, refer to page194.
>Radio readiness is activated.
>The BMW Assist system is logged on to a
mobile phone network.
>The BMW Assist system is functional.
>Full preparation package mobile phone.
With this equipment, an emergency request
is still possible when no mobile phone is
paired with the vehicle.
Once your BMW Assist subscription expires,
the BMW Assist system can be deactivated by
a BMW center without you having to visit a
workshop. If the BMW Assist system has been
deactivated, Emergency Requests are not pos-
sible. The BMW Assist system can be reacti-
vated by a BMW center after signing a new con-
tract.
Initiating an emergency request
1.Briefly press protective cover to open.
Depending on the vehicle's equipment, the
arrangement of the switches and indicator
lamps may differ somewhat.
2.Press the SOS button until the LED in the
button lights up.
As soon as the voice connection to the BMW
Assist Response Center has been established,
the LED flashes.When the Emergency Request is received at
the BMW Assist Response Center, the BMW
Assist Response Center contacts you and
a r r a n g e s f o r a d d i t i o n a l s t e p s t o h e l p y o u . E v e n i f
you are unable to respond, the BMW Assist
Response Center can take further steps to help
you under certain circumstances.
If conditions allow, remain in the vehicle until
the connection has been established. You will
then be able to provide a detailed description of
the situation.
In the event of a BMW Assist emergency call,
data that are used to determine the necessary
rescue measures, such as the current position
of your vehicle if it can be established, are trans-
mitted to the BMW Assist Response Center.
If the LED is flashing but the BMW Assist
Response Center cannot be heard over the
hands-free system, it is possible that the
hands-free system is malfunctioning. The BMW
Assist Response Center may still be able to
hear you, though.
Under certain conditions, an Emergency
Request is automatically initiated immediately
after a severe accident. Automatic Collision
Notification is not affected by pressing the but-
ton.
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under
unfavorable conditions.<
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located in the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate.
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Mobility
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Preparation
1.Check whether the battery of the other
vehicle has a voltage of 12 Volts and
approximately the same capacitance in Ah.
This information can be found on the bat-
tery.
2.Switch off the engine of the assisting vehi-
cle.
3.Switch off any electrical systems and com-
ponents in both vehicles.
There must not be any contact between
the bodies of the two vehicles, otherwise
there is a danger of shorting.<
Connecting jumper cables
To avoid personal injury from sparks, fol-
low this sequence when connecting
jumper cables.<
In your BMW, the so-called jump-starting termi-
nal in the engine compartment serves as a pos-
itive terminal for the battery, also refer to engine
compartment overview on page212. The cover
cap is marked with a +.
1.Fold open the cover of the BMW jump-
starting terminal. To do so, pull the tab.
2.Attach one end of the jumper cable plus/+
to the positive terminal of the battery or a
jump-starting terminal of the vehicle provid-
ing assistance.
3.Attach the second end of the cable to the
positive terminal of the battery or to a start-
ing-aid terminal of the vehicle to be started.
4.Attach one end of the jumper cable minus/–
to the negative terminal of the battery or to
an engine or body ground of the assisting
vehicle.Your BMW has a special nut as body ground
or negative terminal.
5.Attach the second end of the cable to the
negative terminal of the battery or to the
engine or body ground of the vehicle to be
started.Starting engine
1.Start the engine on the assisting vehicle
and allow it to run at idle for several minutes
at slightly increased speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using tow fitting
Always keep the screw-in tow fitting with the
vehicle. It can be screwed in at the front or rear
of the BMW.
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234 Sedan:
It is located in the toolkit in the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page221.
Sports Wagon:
It is located in the toolkit behind the left side
panel in the cargo bay, refer to page221.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral
loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi-
cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the
tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.<
Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the
bumper.
Front
Rear
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page57, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. Do not tow the
vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise
the steering can turn to the left or right. When
the engine is stopped, there is no power assist. This then requires increased effort for braking
and steering. Active steering is deactivated and
larger steering wheel movements are
required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.
Manual transmission
Gearshift lever in neutral position.
Automatic and sport automatic
transmission
Before towing, manually release the
transmission lock, even if there is no mal-
function in the transmission. Otherwise there is
a risk that the transmission lock will engage dur-
ing towing.<
Manually unlocking and locking transmission
lock, refer to page61.
Do not exceed a towing speed of 45 mph/
70 km/h and a towing distance of
90 miles/150 km; otherwise the automatic
transmission may be damaged.<
Towing methods
Do not lift vehicle by tow fitting or body
and chassis parts, otherwise damage may
result.<
In some countries, towing with tow bars or
ropes in public traffic is not permitted. Familiar-
ize yourself with the regulations on towing in the
respective country.
With tow bar
The towing vehicle may not be lighter
than the vehicle to be towed, otherwise it
will not be possible to reliably control vehicle
response.<
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles. Should it prove impossi-
ble to avoid mounting the tow bar at an offset
angle, please observe the following:
>Clearance and maneuvering capability will
be sharply limited during cornering.
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Equipment
Central screen settings{Control display}
Opening the time and date settings{Time and date}
Opening the language and unit settings{Language and units}
Opening the speed limit settings{Limit}
Opening the light menu{Lighting}
Selecting the door lock{Door locks}
FunctionCommand
FunctionCommand
Selecting the air conditioning{Climate}
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System85
– indicator lamp87
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control66
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request231
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control79
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control108
Activation times of parked car
ventilation, preselecting109
Active backrest width,
adjusting45
Active cruise control66
– indicator lamp70
– radar sensors70
– selecting distance68
– warning lamps70
Active front head restraints47
Active seat50
Active seat ventilation50
Active steering92
– warning lamp93
Adapter for spare key26
Adaptive brake assistant85
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display93
Adaptive Light Control101
Additional connection of
music player in mobile
phone172
Additives
– coolant214
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils213
Address for navigation
– entering133Adjusting interior
temperature106
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control152
Adjusting thigh support44
Airbags93
– indicator/warning lamp95
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags94
– sitting safely43
Air distribution
– automatic106
– manual107
Airing, refer to Ventilation108
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control107
– recirculated-air mode107
Air recirculation, refer to
Recirculated-air mode107
Air supply, automatic climate
control105
Air volume107
AKI, refer to Fuel
specifications201
Alarm system35
– avoiding unintentional
alarms36
– interior motion sensor36
– switching off alarm35
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor36
– tilt alarm sensor36
Albums of music
collection169
Alloy wheels218
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires209
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive86Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road143
Antenna for mobile phone178
Antifreeze
– coolant214
– washer fluid65
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system35
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central lokking system27
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights241
Approved engine oils213
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights241
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest
– rear116
Around the center console14
Around the steering wheel10
Arrival time
– refer to Computer76
Ashtray
– front114
– rear115
Assistance systems, refer to
Driving stability control
systems85
AUC Automatic recirculated-
air control107
Audio152
– controls152
– switching on/off152
– tone control152
– volume152
Audio device, external113
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Mobility
Automatic
– air distribution106
– air volume106
– cruise control66
– garage door opener110
– headlamp control100
– recirculated-air control
AUC107
– steering wheel
adjustment45
– tailgate operation34
Automatic climate control105
– automatic air
distribution106
– parked car ventilation109
– settings via iDrive108
– switching on and off108
– ventilation in rear108
Automatic closing of doors,
refer to Automatic soft
closing31
Automatic curb monitor51
Automatic lighting
– refer to Automatic headlamp
control100
– refer to Daytime running
lamps101
– refer to Interior lamps104
– refer to Pathway lighting101
– refer to Welcome lamps100
Automatic lights
– refer to High-beam
Assistant102
Automatic low beams, refer to
High-beam Assistant102
Automatic luggage
compartment roller cover,
Sports Wagon117
Automatic Service
Request196
Automatic soft closing31
Automatic speed reduction for
descents, refer to HDC Hill
Descent Control86Automatic transmission with
Steptronic59
– interlock60
– kick down60
– manually unlocking and
locking transmission lock61
– shiftlock60
– towing234
– tow-starting235
– with Comfort Access37
AUTO program for automatic
climate control106
AUX-IN port172
Available services196
Average fuel consumption75
– setting units76
Average speed, refer to
Computer75
Avoiding freeways for
navigation142
Avoiding unintentional
alarms36
Axle loads, refer to
Weights241
B
Backrest contour, refer to
Lumbar support45
Backrests, refer to Seats44
Backrest width adjustment44
Back seats, refer to Rear seats
Backup lamps, replacing
bulbs224
Band-aids, refer to First aid
kit232
Bass, refer to Tone
control152
Battery, refer to Vehicle
battery229
– jump starting232
Battery replacement
– remote control for Comfort
Access38
BC button, refer to
Computer75
Being towed234
Belts, refer to Safety belts48Beverage holder, refer to
Cupholders114
Blower, refer to Air
volume107
Bluetooth, activating/
deactivating180
BMW
– Car Shampoo219
BMW Assist,
activating194,196
BMW Assist192
BMW homepage4
BMW maintenance
system215
BMW Night Vision96
– activating98
– cleaning camera98
– cleaning camera, refer to
Wiper system64
– deactivating98
– making settings98
BMW Search194
BMW website4
Bottle holder, refer to
Cupholders114
Bracket for telephone or
mobile phone
– refer to Snap-in adapter188
Brake assistant85
– adaptive85
Brake force display93
Brake lamps
– replacing bulbs224
– two-stage93
Brake rotors
– breaking-in124
– refer to Braking safely126
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252 Brakes
– ABS Antilock Brake
System85
– brake assistant85
– brake force display93
– breaking-in124
– CBC Cornering Brake
Control85
– electronic brake-force
distribution85
– parking brake59
– refer to Braking safely126
– warning lamps13
Brake system124
– brake pads124
– breaking-in124
– disk brakes126
– warning lamp87
Braking safely126
Breakdown services, refer to
Roadside Assistance232
Breaking-in brake pads124
Breaking-in the clutch124
Breaking-in the differential,
refer to Engine and
differential124
Break-in period124
Brightness of Control
Display83
Button for starting engine,
refer to Start/Stop button57
C
California Proposition 65
Warning6
Call
– accepting181
– ending182
– rejecting182
Calling, refer to Phone
numbers, dialing182
Can holder, refer to
Cupholders114
Capacities242
Car battery, refer to Vehicle
battery229Care217
– car-care products217
– carpets219
– car washes217
– CD/DVD player219
– chrome components218
– displays219
– exterior217
– fine wooden
components219
– hand washing218
– headlamps218
– high-pressure cleaning
jets217
– interior219
– leather219
– light-alloy wheels218
– paint218
– plastic components219
– rubber gaskets218
– safety belts219
– sensors and cameras219
– upholstery and cloth-
covered paneling219
– windows218
Cargo
– refer to Cargo loading126
– securing128
– securing with ski bag120Cargo bay
– capacity241
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually, Sports
Wagon33
– emergency release32
– expanding, Sports
Wagon117
– floor panel flap, refer to
Compartment in floor,
Sports Wagon118
– locking separately31
– opening/closing, refer to
Luggage compartment lid/
tailgate31
– opening from inside31
– opening from inside, Sports
Wagon33
– opening from outside
31
– opening from outside,
Sports Wagon33
– opening with remote
control29
Cargo bay cover, refer to
Luggage compartment
roller cover117
Caring for the vehicle
finish218
Car key, refer to Keys/remote
control26
Car phone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest112
– refer to separate operating
instructions
Car phone, refer to
Telephone178
Car radio, refer to Radio155
Car Shampoo219
Car wash58
– with Comfort Access37
Car washes217
Catalytic converter, refer to
Hot exhaust system125
CBC Cornering Brake
Control85
CBS Condition Based
Service215
CD, audio playback160
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CD changer160,164
– controls152
– fast forward/reverse162
– filling or emptying the
magazine164
– random sequence161
– selecting a track160
– switching on/off152
– tone control152
– volume152
CD player160
– controls152
– fast forward/reverse162
– random sequence161
– selecting a track160
– switching on/off152
– tone control152
– volume152
Center armrest
– front112
– rear116
Center brake lamp225
Center console14
Central locking
– from inside30
– from outside28
Central locking system27
– Comfort Access36
Changes, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Changes, technical, refer to
Parts and accessories6
Changing language on
Control Display82
Changing scale for
navigation145
Changing trips141
Changing units of measure on
Control Display76
Changing wheels208,226
CHECK button80
Check Control79
Check Gas Cap201
Checking the air pressure,
refer to Tire inflation
pressure202
Child restraint fixing system
LATCH54
Child restraints53Child restraint systems53
Child-safety lock56
Child seats, refer to
Transporting children
safely53
Chime, refer to Check
Control
79
Chock227
Chrome-plated parts219
Chrome polish219
Cigarette lighter114
Cigarette lighter socket, refer
to Connecting electrical
devices115
Cleaning your BMW, refer to
Care217
Clock74
– 12h/24h format79
– setting time78
– setting time and date79
Closing
– from inside30
– from outside28
Closing fuel filler cap201
Clothes hooks113
Cockpit10
Cold start, refer to Engine,
starting58
Combination instrument, refer
to Instrument cluster12
Comfort Access36
Comfort access
– observe in car wash37
– replacing battery, remote
control38
Comfort area, refer to Around
the center console14
Comfort seat44
Compact wheel
– inflation pressure203
– wheel change228
Compartment for remote
control, refer to Ignition
lock57Compartments
– in cargo bay, Sports
Wagon118
– refer to Storage area loading
options, Sports Wagon119
– refer to Storage
compartments113
Computer75
– displays on Control
Display76
Concierge service193
Condensation, refer to When
vehicle is parked126
Condition Based Service
CBS215
Confirmation signals for
locking and unlocking29
Connecting car vacuum
cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical devices115
Consumption, refer to
Average consumption75
Consumption indicator
– Energy Control75
Consumption statistics, refer
to Average fuel
consumption75
Contacts
– creating190
Control Center, refer to
iDrive16
Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– setting brightness83
– switching off/on19
Controller, refer to iDrive16
Controls, refer to Cockpit10
Convenient opening and
closing
– glass sunroof28
– windows28
– windows and glass sunroof
with Comfort Access37
Coolant214
– checking level214
– temperature74
Cooling, maximum107
Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant214
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climate control107
Cooling system, refer to
Coolant214
Copyright2
Cornering Brake Control
CBC85
Country codes DVD162
Country of destination for
navigation133
Courtesy lamps104
Cradle for telephone or mobile
phone112
Cruise control65
– active cruise control66
Cruising range75
Cupholders114
Curb weight, refer to
Weights241
Current consumption, refer to
Energy Control75
Current playback
– external devices174
– of music collection169
Customer Relations195
Cylinders, refer to Engine
data238
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit10
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting104
Data, technical238
– dimensions239
– engine238
– weights241
Data transfer196
Date74
– date format79
– retrieval74
– setting79
Daytime running lamps101Defect
– door lock30
– fuel filler flap200
– glass sunroof40
– luggage compartment lid32
– panorama glass sunroof41
– tailgate33
Defrosting windows106
Defrosting windows and
removing condensation106
Defrosting windshield, refer to
Defrosting windows106
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows106
Deleting a trip141
Destination address
– entering133,139
Destination entry via BMW
Assist137
Destination for navigation
– entering via map138
– entering via voice139
– entry133
Destination guidance142
– bypassing route
sections143
– changing specified
route142
– continuing142
– starting142
– voice instructions143
– volume of voice
instructions144
Digital clock74
Digital radio, refer to HD
Radio156
Dimensions239
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals63
Direction announcements,
refer to Voice
instructions143
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions143
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book
135
Displacement, refer to Engine
data238Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting104
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-up Display95
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with Comfort Access38
– coolant214
– vehicle battery229
Distance, refer to
Computer76
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control66
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer76
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control84
Divided rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading
system116
Do201
Door entry lighting104
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control26
Door lock30
Door locking, confirmation
signals29
Doors
– manual operation30
– remote control28
DOT Quality Grades207
Draft-free ventilation108
Drinks holder, refer to
Cupholders114
Drive-off assistant87
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams100
Driving stability control
systems85
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