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Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To 
switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐
dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal" Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it 
there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash. High beams, headlamp flasher
▷
High beams, arrow 1.
▷ Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do 
not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
Switching on Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷
Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The 
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Replacing components
Tool kit
The tool kit is located in the rear compartment
in the cargo area, refer to page 
142.
Wiper blade replacement Do 
not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the wind‐
shield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to
page  73, the wiper arms.
2. Fold up the wipers. 3.
Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.
4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side. Lamp and bulb replacement
General information
Lamps 
and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
your service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system, you
should always switch off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
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Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use 
a clean tissue, cloth or something similar, or
hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Light-emitting diodes installed behind a cover
serve as the light source for controls, display el‐
ements and other equipment.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never stare
into the unfiltered light for several hours; other‐
wise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lamps in cool or humid weather. When the
light is switched on, the condensation evapo‐
rates after a short time. The headlamp glasses
do not need to be changed.
If there is a large amount of moisture, e.g., water
droplets form in the lamp, have it checked by
your service center.
Front lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance 1
Adaptive light control
2 Parking lamp, daytime running lights* 3
Low beams/high beams
4 Turn signal
Xenon lamps*
Because 
 of the long life of these bulbs, the like‐
lihood of failure is very low. Switching the lamps
on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps
and continue the trip with great care. Comply
with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement on
xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system, in‐
cluding bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is car‐
ried out improperly.◀
For checking and adjusting headlamp aim,
please contact your BMW center.
Turn signals, incl. side indicators
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  258.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction.
Adaptive light control
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  258.
The illustration shows the left side of the engine
compartment.
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1.
Open the folding cover in the engine com‐
partment. 2.
Turn the cap and remove it. 3.
Unscrew the bulb holder counterclockwise. 4.
Remove the bulb and replace it.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Parking lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page  258.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Please contact your service center in the event
of a malfunction. Front fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 
258.
35-watt bulb, H8.
1. Carefully pull out the grill toward the front. 2.
Remove the screws. 3.
Pull the lamp out toward the front.
4. Remove the bulb and replace it.
5. Insert the new bulb and attach the cover in
the reverse order.
Tail lamps, bulb replacement
At a glance 1
Turn signal
2 Tail lamp
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3
Inside brake lamp*
4 Backup lamp
5 Outside brake lamp
Turn signal, brake, tail, and license
plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs., refer to page  258
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Lamps in the tailgate
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs., refer to page  258
Access to the lamps
1. Remove the four screws using the screw
driver from the tool kit. 2.
Pull down the cover with a firm tug. 3.
Pull off the connector toward the left. 4.
Replace the bulb. Inside brake lamp*
To 
change the brake lamp, contact your service
center.
Backup lamp
16-watt bulb, W16W. Turn the bulb, pull it out, and replace it.
Changing wheels
Notes
The 
vehicle equipment does not include a spare
tire.
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Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐
tem 99 
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go  106 
Activated-charcoal filter  130 
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 96 
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC  106 
Active seat, front  52 
Active seat ventilation, front 52 
Active seat ventilation, rear 55 
Active Steering, integral  102 
Adaptive brake assistant  99 
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display  98 
Adaptive drive  101 
Adaptive light control  86 
Adaptive 
light control, bulb re‐
placement 259 
Additional telephone  210 
Additives, oil  254 
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49 
Airbags  89 
Airbags, indicator/warning light  90 
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode  128 
Air distribution, manual  127 
Air drying, refer to Cooling function 129 
Air pressure, tires 243 
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 130 
Air volume, automatic climate control 128 
Alarm system 44 
Alarm, unintentional  45 All around the center con‐
sole 17 
All around the headliner  18 
All around the steering wheel 12 
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 129 
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 249 
All-wheel-drive 100 
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 134 
Alternative oil types  254 
AM/FM station  174 
Announcement, navigation, refer to Spoken instruc‐
tions 163 
Antifreeze, washer fluid 73 
Antilock Brake System, ABS 99 
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 99 
Appointments  226 
Approved engine oils  254 
Apps  236 
Armrest, refer to Center arm‐ rest 140 
Arrival time  80 
Ashtray 135 
Assist 232 
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 265 
Assistance when driving off 99 
Audio playback  181 
Audio playback, Blue‐ tooth 196 
AUTO intensity 128 
Automatic car wash 269 
Automatic climate con‐ trol 127 
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go  106  Automatic Curb Monitor 
60 
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags  90 
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 86 
Automatic Hold  69 
Automatic locking  39 
Automatic recirculated-air control 128 
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 39 
Automatic Soft Closing, tail‐ gate  40 
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 73 
Automatic trunk lid  40 
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 128 
AUTO program, intensity  128 
AUX-IN port  192 
Average fuel consumption 79 
Average speed  79 
Axle loads, weights  275 
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 51 
Backrest, seats 49 
Backrest, width 51 
Back seats, adjusting  53 
Backup camera 119 
Backup lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 261 
Balance 172 
Band-Aids, refer to First aid kit 265 
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 267 
Basic position, rear seats 54 
Bass 172 
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Battery replacement, remote
control, rear entertain‐
ment 202 
Battery replacement, vehicle battery  262 
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 32 
Battery, vehicle 262 
Before entering the car wash 269 
Belts, safety belts  55 
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 141 
Blinds, sun protection 46 
Bluetooth audio 196 
BMW Apps  236 
BMW Apps, video play‐ back 195 
BMW Assist 232 
BMW EfficientDynamics, refer to Saving fuel  150 
BMW homepage  6 
BMW Internet page  6 
BMW Maintenance Sys‐ tem 256 
BMW Online 234 
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 141 
Brake assistant 99 
Brake assistant, adaptive  99 
Brake discs, breaking in  146 
Brake force display  98 
Brake lamps, brake force dis‐ play  98 
Brake lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 261 
Brake lights, adaptive  98 
Brake pads, breaking in  146 
Braking, notes 147 
Breakdown assis‐ tance 264, 265 
Breaking in 146 
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play  82 
Bulb replacement  258 
Bulb replacement, front  259 
Bulb replacement, rear  260 
Bulbs and lamps  258 Button, RES 108 
Button, Start/Stop 66 
Bypassing, refer to starting
aid  265 
C
Calendar  226 
California Proposition 65 Warning 7 
Camera, backup camera  121 
Camera, care 271 
Camera, Side View  122 
Camera, Top View  119 
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 141 
Car battery  262 
Car care products 270 
Care, displays  271 
Care, vehicle 270 
Cargo 148 
Cargo area  136 
Cargo area, enlarging  136 
Cargo area lid  39 
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 142 
Cargo partition  138 
Cargo straps, securing cargo 149 
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 32 
Carpet, care  271 
Car wash 269 
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 146 
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 256 
CD/DVD  181 
CD/DVD player, rear  201 
CDs, storing 188 
Cell phone  210 
Center armrest 140 
Center console 17 
Central locking system  35 
Central 
screen, refer to Control
Display  19 
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7  Changing parts 
258 
Changing wheels/tires 248 
Check Control 83 
Children, seating position  62 
Children, transporting safely 62 
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62 
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 63 
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 62 
Child-safety locks 65 
Child seat, mounting  62 
Child seats  62 
Chrome parts, care 270 
Cigarette lighter  135 
Cleaning, displays  271 
Climate control  127 
Climate control wind‐ shield 147 
Clock 78 
Closing/opening from in‐ side 38 
Closing/opening via door lock 38 
Closing/opening with remote control 36 
Clothes hooks 141 
Collision warning 112 
Combination instrument  14 
Combination 
instrument, elec‐
tronic displays 16 
Combination switch, refer to Turn signals 71 
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 71 
Comfort Access 42 
COMFORT program, Dynamic Driving Control 104 
Computer 78 
Concierge service 233 
Condensation on win‐ dows 128 
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 148 
Condition Based Service CBS 256 
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Engine start, refer to Starting
the engine 66 
Engine start, Starting aid  265 
Engine stop  67 
Engine temperature  77 
Equalizer 172 
Equipment, interior  133 
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC  99 
Exchanging wheels/tires 248 
Exhaust system 146 
Exterior 
mirror, automatic dim‐
ming feature, dimmable exte‐
rior mirrors 60 
Exterior mirrors 59 
External devices 192 
External start 265 
External temperature dis‐ play  77 
External temperature warn‐ ing 77 
Eyes for securing cargo 149 
F
Fader 172 
Failure message, refer to Check Control 83 
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm  45 
Fan, refer to Air volume  128 
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 83 
Filler neck for engine oil  253 
Fine wood, care 271 
First aid kit  265 
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting  267 
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 92 
Flat tire, warning lamp  93 
Flat tire, wheel change  261 
Flooding  147 
Floor carpet, care 271 
Floor mats, care 271 
FM/AM station  174 
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 73  Foot brake 
147 
Front airbags  89 
Front fog lamps  88 
Front 
fog lamps, front, bulb re‐
placement 260 
Front lamps 259 
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation  90 
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp  91 
Front seats, adjusting  49 
Fuel cap 240 
Fuel consumption, current 77 
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 79 
Fuel filler flap  240 
Fuel gauge  76 
Fuel quality  242 
Fuel, tank capacity  276 
Fuse 263 
G
Garage door opener, refer to Integrated universal remote
control 133 
Gas station recommenda‐ tion 163 
Gear change, automatic trans‐ mission 74 
General driving notes 146 
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 47 
Glove compartment 139 
GPS navigation, refer to Navi‐ gation system  154 
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 275 
Gross weight, permissible for trailer towing  275 
H
Hand brake, refer to Parking brake 67 
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code  134  Hazard warning flashers 264 
HDC 
Hill Descent Control  100 
HD Radio  175 
Head airbags  89 
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 86 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 85 
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 36 
Headlamp flasher  71 
Headlamp glass  259 
Headlamps  259 
Headlamps, care  270 
Headlamp washer system 71 
Headliner 18 
Headphones, rear entertain‐ ment 205 
Head restraints 49 
Head restraints, front 56 
Head restraints, rear 57 
Head-up Display  125 
Head-up Display, care  271 
Heavy cargo, stowing 149 
Height, seats  49 
Height with roof-mounted aer‐ ial, vehicle 274 
High-beam Assistant  87 
High beams  71 
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant  87 
Hill Descent Control HDC  100 
Hills 148 
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 99 
Hints 6 
Holder for beverages 141 
Homepage  6 
Hood 251 
Horn 12 
Hotel function, tailgate  42 
Hot exhaust system 146 
House number, entering for navigation  155 
Hydroplaning  147 
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I
Ice warning, refer to External
temperature warning 77 
Icy roads, refer to External temperature warning 77 
Identification marks, tires  246 
Identification number, refer to Engine compartment  251 
iDrive 19 
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 32 
Ignition off 66 
Ignition on 66 
Indication of a flat tire  93 
Indicator and warning mes‐ sages 14 
Indicator lamps  14 
Individual air distribution  127 
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 33 
Inflation pressure, tires 243 
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 78 
Information on the navigation data  168 
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 102 
Initializing, 
Tire Pressure Mon‐
itor TPM 93 
Instrument cluster  14, 76 
Instrument cluster, electronic displays  16 
Instrument lighting 88 
Integral Active Steering  102 
Integrated key  32 
Integrated universal remote control 133 
Intensity, AUTO program  128 
Interactive map  158 
Interior equipment 133 
Interior lamps 88 
Interior lamps via remote con‐ trol 36 
Interior motion sensor 45 
Interior rearview mirror  60 
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature  61 Intermediate destinations 
160 
Internet page  6 
Intersection, entering for navi‐ gation  155 
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82 
iPod/iPhone 193 
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 262 
Jack, 
refer to Vehicle jack  262 
Joystick, automatic transmis‐ sion 74 
K
Key/remote control 32 
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42 
Key Memory, refer to Personal Profile 33 
Kickdown, automatic trans‐ mission 74 
Knee airbag  89 
L
Lamp replacement  258 
Lamp replacement, front  259 
Lamp replacement, rear  260 
Lamps 85 
Lamps and bulbs  258 
Lane departure warning 95 
Lane margin, warning  95 
Language on Control Dis‐ play  82 
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 149 
LATCH child restraint fixing system 63 
Leather, care 270 
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 259 
Length, vehicle 275 
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24  License plate lamp, bulb re‐
placement 261 
Light-alloy wheels, care 270 
Light control 86 
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 259 
Lighter, front 135 
Lighting  85 
Lighting 
via remote control  36 
Light switch 85 
Load 149 
Loading  148 
Loading position  138 
Lock, door 38 
Locking/unlocking from in‐ side 38 
Locking/unlocking via door lock 38 
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 36 
Locking, automatic  39 
Locking, central 35 
Locking via tailgate  40 
Lock, power window 46 
Locks, doors, and win‐ dows 65 
Low beams 85 
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant  87 
Lower back support 51 
Lug bolt lock  262 
Luggage rack, refer to Roof- mounted luggage rack  149 
Lumbar support 51 
M
Maintenance 256 
Maintenance require‐ ments 256 
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82 
Maintenance System, BMW 256 
Malfunction displays, refer to Check Control 83 
Malfunction, self-leveling sus‐ pension 103 
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Manual air distribution 
127 
Manual air volume  128 
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 67 
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 75 
Manual operation, backup camera 119 
Manual operation, door lock 38 
Manual 
operation, exterior mir‐
rors 60 
Manual operation, fuel filler flap  240 
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC  116 
Manual operation, parking brake 68 
Manual operation, Side View 122 
Manual operation, Top View 118 
Map, destination entry  158 
Map in split screen  165 
Map view  163 
Marking on approved tires 248 
Marking, run-flat tires  249 
Massage seat, front  52 
Master key, refer to Remote control 32 
Maximum cooling  128 
Maximum speed, winter tires 249 
Measure, units of 82 
Medical kit  265 
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 58 
Menu in instrument cluster  78 
Menus, operating, iDrive  19 
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 20 
Message list, traffic bulle‐ tins 165 
Messages 224 
Messages, refer to Check Control 83 
Microfilter 130  Minimum tread, tires 
247 
Mirror 59 
Mirror memory 58 
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 147 
Mobile phone  210 
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7 
Moisture in headlamp  259 
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play  19 
Mounting of child restraint fix‐ ing systems 62 
MP3 player  192 
Multi-function hook 142 
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 12 
Multimedia  181 
Music collection 188 
Music search 189 
Music, storing 188 
N
Navigation  154 
Navigation data  168 
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56 
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 57 
New wheels and tires 248 
Night Vision with pedestrian detection 122 
NORMAL program, Dynamic Driving Control 104 
Notes 227 
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 267 
O
OBD Onboard Diagnos‐ tics 256 
Obstacle marking, backup camera 120 
Odometer  78 
Office 221 
Oil  253  Oil, adding 
253 
Oil additives  254 
Oil 
change interval, service re‐
quirements 82 
Oil filler neck  253 
Oil level check 253 
Oil types, alternative  254 
Oil types, approved  254 
Old batteries, disposal  263 
Onboard Diagnostics OBD 256 
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display  19 
Online, refer to BMW On‐ line 234 
Opening/closing from in‐ side 38 
Opening/closing via door lock 38 
Opening/closing with remote control 36 
Operating concept, iDrive  19 
Outside air, refer to Automatic recirculated-air control 128 
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature  77 
P
Paint, vehicle 270 
Panic mode 36 
Panoramic glass sunroof 47 
Park Distance Control PDC 115 
Parked-car ventilation 132 
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 148 
Parking aid, refer to PDC  115 
Parking brake  67 
Parking lamps  85 
Parking lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 260 
Parking with Auto Hold  69 
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 60 
Pathway lines, backup cam‐ era 120 
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