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Maintenance
236
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnostics interface
Components which are decisive for the
exhaust-gas composition can be checked via
the OBD socket with a device.
This socket is located to the left on the driver's
side, on the underside of the instrument panel
under a cover.
Exhaust-gas values
The warning lamp lights up. The
exhaust-gas values worsen. Have the
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Display of the previously described
malfunction in Canadian models.
The lamp flashes under certain conditions. This
is a sign of excessive misfiring of the engine. In
this case you should reduce speed and drive to
the nearest BMW center as soon as possible.
Heavy engine misfiring causes serious damage
to the emission-relevant components, espe-
cially the catalytic converter, within a short time.
If the fuel filler cap is not properly tight-
ened, the OBD system will assume that
fuel vapor escapes. Then a display lights up. If
the cap is then tightened, the display will go out
within a few days.<
Event Data Recorders
Your vehicle may be equipped with one or sev-
eral measuring and diagnosis modules, or with
a device for recording or transmitting certain
vehicle data or information. If you have also sub-
scribed to BMW Assist, certain vehicle data can
be transmitted or recorded to enable corre-
sponding services.
Care
Important information on the care and mainte-
nance of your BMW is contained in the Caring
for your vehicle brochure.

Mobility
247Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Giving and receiving assistance
Emergency request
Conditions for an emergency request:
>Full preparation package mobile phone.
With this equipment, an emergency request
is still possible when no mobile phone is
paired in the vehicle.
>BMW Assist is activated.
Activating BMW Assist, refer to page214.
>Radio readiness is activated.
>The BMW Assist system is logged on to a
mobile phone network.
>The emergency request system is opera-
ble.
Once your BMW Assist subscription expires,
the BMW Assist system can be deactivated by
a BMW center without you having to visit a
workshop. Once the BMW Assist system has
been deactivated, emergency requests are not
possible. The BMW Assist system can be reac-
tivated by a BMW center after signing a new
contract.
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 for at least
2seconds.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.
Even if you are unable to answer, the BMW
Assist Response Center can take further steps
to help you under certain conditions.
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.
If the current position of your vehicle can be
determined, it will be transmitted 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. You may
still be heard by the BMW Assist Response
Center, however.
Under certain conditions, an emergency
request is automatically initiated immediately
after a severe accident. The automatic collision
notification is not affected by the button being
pressed.
For technical reasons, the emergency request
cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable condi-
tions.
You can also use other services of
BMW Assist with this button, refer to
page209.<
Warning triangle*
The warning triangle is located in the luggage
compartment lid/tailgate.

Giving and receiving assistance
250 Sedan:
It is located in the toolkit in the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page237.
Sports Wagon:
It is located in the toolkit behind the left side
panel in the cargo bay, refer to page237.
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 page61, 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 automati-
cally be engaged during towing.<
Manually unlocking and locking transmission
lock, refer to page65.
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.

Everything from A to Z
264
Everything from A to Z
Index
"..." Identifies Control Display
texts used to select
individual functions, and
indicates where to find them
in the text.
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System91
– indicator lamp94
ACC, refer to Active cruise
control70
Accepted calls202
Accessories6
Accident, refer to Emergency
request247
Acoustic signal, refer to Check
Control83
Activated-charcoal filter for
automatic climate
control118
"Activation time" for parked-
car ventilation119
Active cruise control70
– indicator lamp74
– radar sensors74
– selecting distance72
– warning lamps74
Active front head restraints49
Active seat52
Active seat ventilation52
Active steering99
– warning lamp100
Adapter for spare key28
Adaptive brake assistant92
Adaptive brake lamps, refer to
Brake force display100
Adaptive Head Light110
"Add digits" for mobile
phone202Additives
– coolant233
– engine oil, refer to Approved
engine oils233
"Address book" for navigation
system151
Address for navigation
– deleting153
– entering144,147
– selecting152
– storing151
– storing current position152
"Add to address book"151
"Add to destination
list"147,148
Adjusting active backrest
width47
Adjusting interior
temperature115
Adjusting the tone during
audio operation, refer to
Tone control169
Adjusting thigh support46
"After door opened"48
"After unlocking"48
Airbags100
– indicator/warning lamp102
– indicator lamp for front
passenger airbags101
– sitting safely45
Air distribution
– automatic115
– manual116
Airing, refer to Ventilation118
Air recirculation
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control117
– recirculated-air mode117
"Air recirculation on / off"55
Air supply, automatic climate
control114
Air volume116AKI, refer to Fuel quality219
Alarm system37
– avoiding unintentional
alarms38
– interior motion sensor38
– switching off alarm37
– switching off tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor38
– tilt alarm sensor38
"All channels"180
"All doors"30
All-season tires, refer to
Winter tires228
"All stations", calling up with
radio172,176
All-wheel drive, refer to
xDrive93
Alterations, technical, refer to
For your own safety5
Altering stretch of road160
"AM", reception
range169,172
Antenna, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Antenna for mobile phone194
Antifreeze
– coolant233
– washer fluid69
Antilock Brake System
ABS91
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system37
Anti-theft system, refer to
Central locking system29
Approved axle loads, refer to
Weights257
Approved engine oils233
Approved gross vehicle
weight, refer to Weights257
Armrest, refer to Center
armrest, rear127

Reference 269
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Destination for navigation
– destination list150
– entering via voice147
– entry144
– selecting from address
book152
– selecting using
information149
– storing151
Destination guidance156
– bypassing route
sections160
– canceling voice
instructions55
– changing specified
route154
– displaying route157
– distance and arrival156
– interrupting156
– starting156
– terminating/continuing156
– voice instructions159
– volume of voice
instructions160
Destination list for
navigation150
Destinations recently driven
to150
"Details" in audio
mode184,190
"Dial" for mobile phone201
"Dial number"201
"Diamond button"55
Diamond button54
Digital clock78
Digital radio, refer to High
Definition Radio176
Dimensions255
Directional indicators, refer to
Turn signals67
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions159
Directory, refer to Phone
book202
Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book151
Direct selection buttons21
Displacement, refer to Engine
data254"Display"88
Display, refer to iDrive
controls16
Display elements, refer to
Instrument cluster12
Displaying vehicle data215
Display lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting112
"Display off"21
Displays
– on Control Display, refer to
iDrive16
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
"Display settings"88,103
Displays on the windshield,
refer to Head-Up
Display102
Disposal
– battery of remote control
with comfort access40
– coolant233
– vehicle battery245
Distance, refer to
Computer80
Distance control, refer to
Active cruise control70
"Distance to dest."80
Distance to destination, refer
to Computer80
Distance warning, refer to
PDC Park Distance
Control90
Divided rear backrest, refer to
Through-loading
system127
Door entry lighting112
Door key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Door lock32
Door locking, confirmation
signals31
"Door locks"30
Doors
– manual operation32
– remote control30
DOT Quality Grades226
Draft-free ventilation118Drinks holder, refer to Cup
holders125
"Driver's door only"30
Driving lamps, refer to Parking
lamps/low beams108
Driving route, refer to
Displaying route157
Driving stability control
systems91
Driving through water136
Driving tips, refer to General
driving notes134
Dry air, refer to Cooling
function117
Drying the air, refer to Cooling
function117
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control92
– indicator lamp13,92
– malfunction94
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control92
– activating92
– indicator lamp13,93
DVD for navigation
142
Dynamic Drive94
Dynamic Driving Control66
"Dynamic route" for
navigation154
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC92
Dynamic Traction Control
DTC92
E
Easy entry/exit54
– backrest width47
Eject button, refer to Buttons
in area of CD player168
Electrical malfunction
– door lock32
– driver's door32
– fuel filler door218
– glass sunroof, electric42
– luggage compartment lid34
– panorama glass sunroof44
– tailgate35

Reference 271
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
First aid, refer to First-aid
kit248
First-aid kit248
Flashing
– during locking/unlocking,
refer to Setting confirmation
signals31
– triple turn signal
activation67
Flashlight, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight123
Flat tire
– changing wheels242
– compact wheel244
– Flat Tire Monitor95,96
– refer to Tire condition227
– run-flat tires96,98,227
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor97
– warning lamp96,98
Flat Tire Monitor95
– false alarms95
– initializing system95
– snow chains229
– system limits95
– warning lamp96
Floor mat, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
Floor mats/carpets, refer to
Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Fluid reservoir, refer to Filler
neck for washer fluid69
"FM", reception
range169,172
FM, waveband172
Fog lamps112
– indicator lamp13,112
Folding rear backrest127
– Sports Wagon128
Fold-over rear backrest127
Footbrake, refer to Braking
safely136
Footwell lamps, refer to
Interior lamps112
Forward, fast
– CD changer186
– CD player186For your own safety5
4-wheel drive system, refer to
xDrive93
Freeway, refer to Route
criteria154
Front airbags100
Front armrest, refer to Center
armrest, front123
Front passenger airbags,
deactivating101
Front seat adjustment46
"FTM"96
FTM, refer to Flat Tire
Monitor95
Fuel219
– average consumption80
– display79
– high-quality brands219
– quality219
– specifications219
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities258
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel
gauge79
Fuel consumption display,
computer, average fuel
consumption80
Fuel display, refer to Fuel
gauge79
Fuel-efficient driving134
– refer to Energy Control79
Fuel filler door218
– releasing in the event of
electrical malfunction218
Full mobile phone preparation
package194
Full screen display, refer to
Switching assistance
window off21
"Full screen" with BMW Night
Vision106
Fuses245
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control121
Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel219
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel
gauge79
Gearshift lever, manual
transmission63
General driving
notes134,135
Glass sunroof, electric41
– convenient operation from
outside32
– convenient operation with
comfort access39
– moving manually42
– remote control30
Glove compartment123
– lighting123
– rechargeable flashlight123
GPS navigation, refer to
Navigation system142
Grills, refer to Ventilation118
Gross vehicle weight, refer to
Weights257
H
Halogen lamps239
Handbrake63
– indicator lamp13,63
Hand lamp, refer to
Rechargeable flashlight123
Hands-free system, refer to
Microphone14
Hazard warning flashers15
"HDC"93
HDC Hill Descent Control93
"HDC on"93
"HDC on / off"55
"HD radio"176
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio176
Head airbags100

Everything from A to Z
272 Headlamp control,
automatic108
Headlamp flasher67
Headlamps108
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system68
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities258
– filler neck for washer
fluid231
– replacing bulbs239
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light110
Head restraints49
– active front head
restraints49
– removing50
– sitting safely45
"Head-Up Display"103
Head-Up Display102
Heated
– mirrors53
– rear window116
– seats51
– steering wheel54
Heating114
– exterior mirrors53
– interior114
– rear window116
– residual heat117
– seats51
– steering wheel54
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat117
Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo138
Height, refer to
Dimensions255
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel54
"High-beam assistant"112
High-beam assistant110High beams110
– headlamp flasher110
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs239
High Definition Radio176
High water, refer to Driving
through water136
Hill Descent Control HDC93
Hills136
Holder for cups125
"Home address" for
navigation system153
Homepage of BMW
4
Hood230
Hooks for shopping bags,
Sports Wagon130
Horn10
Hotel function, refer to
Locking separately34
Hot exhaust system135
"Hour memo"87
"House number" for
destination entry146
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant91
Hydroplaning135
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio176
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning78
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track184
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands228
– run-flat tires227
– tire coding225iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope115
– changing date and time86
– changing language88
– changing menu page19
– changing settings86
– changing units of measure
and display type88
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness88
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition61
– switched off62
– switched on61
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness61
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on61
Ignition lock61
– starting engine with comfort
access39
i menu17
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps
– ABS Antilock Brake
System94
– active steering100
– airbags102
– brake system94
– DSC13,92
– DTC13,93
– Flat Tire Monitor96
– fog lamps
13
– safety belt warning50
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor98

Reference 273
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Indicator and warning lamps,
overview13
Inflation pressure, refer to Tire
inflation pressure220
Inflation pressure monitoring
– refer to Flat Tire Monitor95
– refer to TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor97
Info menu17
Information
– on another location149
– on current position149
– on destination location149
"Information" for navigation
system149
Information menu, refer to
imenu17
"Information on
destination"151
"Info sources"81
Initializing
– Flat Tire Monitor95
– radio, refer to Storing
stations174
– refer to Power failure245
– refer to Setting time and
date86
– seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
"Input map"149
Installation location
– CD changer186
– drive for navigation DVD142
– mobile phone123
Instructions for navigation
system, refer to Voice
instructions159
Instrument cluster12
Instrument illumination, refer
to Instrument lighting112
Instrument lighting112
Instrument panel
– refer to Cockpit10
– refer to Instrument
cluster12
Integrated key28
Integrated universal remote
control121Interesting destination for
navigation149
"Interim time"86
Interior lamps112
– switching on with remote
control31
Interior motion sensor38
– switching off38
Interior rearview mirror53
– automatic dimming
feature54
Intermittent mode of the
wipers68
J
Jacking points244
Joystick, refer to iDrive16
Jumpering, refer to Jump
starting248
Jump starting248
K
Keyless-Go, refer to Comfort
access38
Keyless opening and closing,
refer to Comfort access38
Key Memory, refer to Personal
Profile29
"Keypad"204
Keys28
– key-related settings, refer to
Personal Profile29
– spare key28
Kick-down, Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic64
Knock control219
L
Lamps
– refer to High-beam
assistant110
– refer to Parking lamps/low
beams108
Lamps and bulbs238Lane limit lines, refer to
Leaving lane warning106
"Language / Units"88
– for navigation
system143,159
"Languages"88
– for navigation
system143,159
Lashing eyes, refer to
Securing cargo138
Last destinations, refer to
Destination list150
"Last seat pos."48
LATCH child restraint fixing
system57
Leaving lane warning106
LEDs light-emitting
diodes238
Length, refer to
Dimensions255
License plate lamp, replacing
bulbs242
Light-emitting diodes
LEDs238
Lighter125
"Lighting"67
Lighting
– instruments112
– lamps and bulbs238
– of the vehicle, refer to
Lamps108
Light switch108
"Limit"85
Loading
– securing cargo138
– stowing cargo138
– vehicle137
Load securing equipment,
refer to Securing cargo138
"Lock after driving"33
Lock buttons in the doors,
refer to Locking33
Locking30
– confirmation signals31
– from inside33
– from outside30
– without key, refer to Comfort
access38

Reference 277
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Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Rear socket127
Rear ventilation118
Rearview mirror53
Rear window
– changing wiper blade237
– heating116
– opening and closing on
Sports Wagon34
– roller sun blind, refer to Sun
blinds122
– window wiper on Sports
Wagon69,137
Rear window safety switch41
"Received calls"202
Reception
– quality175
– radio stations175
– regional station174
Reception level of mobile
phone, refer to Status
information20
Rechargeable flashlight123
Recirculated-air mode117
– air recirculation117
– AUC Automatic
recirculated-air control117
Reclining seat, refer to
Seats46
Recording times, refer to
Stopwatch86
"Redial" for mobile phone202
Redialing with mobile
phone207
Reflectors, refer to Tail
lamps240
Refueling218
Releasing
– hood230
– locks, refer to Unlocking38
"Relock door if not
opened"33
Remaining distance, refer to
Cruising range79
Remaining distance to
destination, refer to
Computer80Remote control28
– comfort access38
– garage door opener121
– luggage compartment lid31
– malfunction31,40
– replacing battery40
– tailgate31
Removing condensation on
the windows116
"Repeat directory" in audio
mode185
"Repeat" in audio mode185
"Repeat track" in audio
mode185
Replacement fuses245
Replacement of tires, refer to
Changing wheels242
Replacement remote control,
refer to New remote
controls28
Replacing bulbs, refer to
Lamps and bulbs238
Replacing tires228
Replacing wheels/tires, refer
to New wheels and tires227
Reporting safety defects7
Reserve warning, refer to Fuel
gauge79
"Reset"96,98
– stopwatch86
– tone settings171
Reset, refer to Resetting tone
settings171
"resetting FTM …"96
Residual heat117
Restraint systems
– for children56
– refer to Safety belts50
Retaining straps, refer to
Storage area package,
Sports Wagon130
Retreaded tires228
Reverse, fast
– CD changer186
– CD player186Reverse gear
– automatic transmission with
Steptronic64
– manual transmission63
Road map158
"Roadside
Assistance"204,210
Roadside Assistance248
Roadside assistance210
Roadside parking lamps110
– replacing bulbs239
Roller blind, refer to Sun
blinds122
Roll-up cover, Sports
Wagon128
Roof load capacity257
Roof-mounted luggage
rack139
Rope, refer to Tow-starting
and towing249
Rotary/pushbutton, refer to
iDrive16
Route154
– bypassing sections160
– changing160
– changing criteria154
– displaying157
– displaying arrow display157
– displaying map view158
– displaying streets or towns/
cities159
– selecting154
Route information, refer to
Destination guidance with
voice instructions159
Route map, refer to Displaying
map view158
"Route preference",
changing154
Route selection154
RSC Runflat System
Component, refer to Run-
flat tires227
Rubber parts, refer to Caring
for your vehicle brochure

Everything from A to Z
280 "Start Service" for
BMW Assist212
"State / Province" for
destination entry145
"State inspection"82
Station, refer to Radio172
"Status"82
Status information on Control
Display20
Status of this Owner's Manual
at time of printing5
Steering wheel
– adjustment54
– automatic adjustment, refer
to Steering wheel
memory47
– buttons on steering
wheel11
– easy entry/exit54
– heating54
– lock, refer to Ignition lock61
– memory47
– programmable buttons54
– shift paddles66
Steering-wheel shift buttons,
refer to Shift paddles66
Steering with variable ratio,
refer to Active steering99
Steptronic
– refer to Automatic
transmission with
Steptronic63
– refer to Sport automatic
transmission66
– refer to Sport program and
manual mode64
"Stop" for stopwatch86
"Stopwatch"86
Stopwatch86
Storage area package, Sports
Wagon130
Storage compartments124
"Store in address book" for
navigation system152
"Store" on the radio175,181
Storing current position152
Storing radio stations174Storing sitting position, refer
to Seat, mirror and steering
wheel memory47
Storing tires229
"Street" for destination
entry146
Summer tires, refer to Wheels
and tires220
Sun blinds122
"Surround Settings", refer to
Tone control170,171
SW, waveband172
Swinging up floor panel,
Sports Wagon
129
Switches, refer to Cockpit10
Switching automatically
between high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam assistant110
Switching off engine62
Switching on
– audio168
– CD changer168
– CD player168
– radio168
Switching on hour signal87
Swiveling headlamps, refer to
Adaptive Head Light110
Symbols4
– indicator/warning lamps13
– navigation system162
– status information20
– traffic information with
navigation system160
T
Tachometer78
"Tailgate"36
Tailgate33
– automatic operation36
– emergency operation, refer
to Opening manually35
– locking and unlocking from
inside32
– opening from inside35
Tail lamps240
– replacing bulbs240Tank contents, refer to
Capacities258
Target cursor for
navigation149
Technical alterations, refer to
For your own safety5
Technical data254
– capacities258
– dimensions255
Telematics, refer to
BMW Assist209
Telephone
– installation location, refer to
Center armrest123
– refer to Mobile phone194
"Telephone list"55
TeleService211
Temperature
– adjusting in upper body
region115
– adjusting with automatic
climate control115
– changing units of
measure88
– refer to Coolant
temperature78
Temperature display
– changing units of
measure88
– outside temperature78
– outside temperature
warning78
Tempomat, refer to Cruise
control69
"Terminate services"214
"Text language"88
"Theater", refer to Tone
control171
The individual vehicle5
Third brake lamp, refer to
Center brake lamp241
Through-loading system127
Tightening torque of the lug
bolts, refer to After
mounting244
Tilt alarm sensor38
– switching off38