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▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the car.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the daytime running lights.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control, Comfort Access or at
the door lock the alarm system is disarmed or
armed at the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm systemUnlocking via the door lock will trigger the
alarm on some country-specific versions.
Trunk lid and armed alarm system The trunk lid can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and
monitored again when the doors are locked.
The hazard warning system flashes once.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To reel off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview
mirror▷The indicator lamp flashes briefly every
2 seconds:
The system is armed.▷The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐
cured.
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp
flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐
sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.
When the still open access is closed, inte‐
rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will
be switched on.▷The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.▷The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the engine ignition is switched on, but
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt alarm sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is
towed.
Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
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Above approx. 130 mph/210 km/h the braking
intervention occurs as a brief braking pressure.
No automatic delay occurs.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
System limits Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:▷Slow moving vehicles when you approach
them at high speed.▷Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.▷Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.▷Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.▷In tight curves.▷If the driving stability control systems are
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.▷If, depending on the vehicle equipment
version, the field of view of the camera in
the mirror or the radar sensor is dirty or ob‐
scured.▷Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.▷If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e.g., from the sun
low in the sky.
Warning sensitivity
The more sensitive the warning settings are,
the more warnings are displayed. However,
there may also be an excess of false warnings.
Front-end collision warning
with City Braking function
The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an
accident cannot be prevented, the system will
help reduce the collision speed.
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐
ently if needed.
The automatic braking intervention is done
with limited force and duration.
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror
controls the system.
The front-end collision warning is available
even if cruise control has been deactivated.
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle
intentionally the collision warning is delayed
avoiding false alarm.
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Warning with braking function
Note Adapting your speed and driving styleThe warning does not relieve the driver
of the responsibility to adapt his or her driving
speed and style to the traffic conditions.◀
Display If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.SymbolMeasureThe vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐
ing.
Brake and increase distance.The vehicle flashes red and an
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐
ing.
You are requested to intervene by
braking or make an evasive maneu‐
ver.
Prewarning
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the
impending danger of a collision or the distance
to the vehicle ahead is too small.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is a prewarning.
Acute warning with braking function
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision
when the vehicle approaches another object at
a relatively high differential speed.
The driver must intervene actively when there
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is
assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐
vention in a possible risk of collision.
Acute warnings can also be triggered without
previous prewarning.
Braking intervention
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with
some braking intervention if there is risk of a
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
System limits Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Detection range
The system's detection potential is limited.
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
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With instrument display: The red sym‐
bol is displayed and a signal sounds.
Intervene immediately by braking or make an
evasive maneuver.
Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself/herself
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on
the brake pedal. The system can assist with some braking intervention if there is risk of a
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus
come to a complete stop.
The braking intervention is executed only if
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on
and Dynamic Traction Control DTC is acti‐
vated.
The braking intervention can be interrupted by
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐
tively moving the steering wheel.
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations
of the detection range and functional restric‐
tions are to be considered.
Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
System limits Be alert
Due to system limitations, warnings may
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk
of an accident.◀
Detection range
The detection potential of the camera is lim‐
ited.Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐
sued late.
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐
tected:▷Partially covered pedestrians.▷Pedestrians that are not detected as such
because of the viewing angle or contour.▷Pedestrians outside of the detection range.▷Pedestrians having a body size less than
32 in/80 cm.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional or may
not be available in the following situations:
▷In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.▷In tight curves.▷If the driving stability control systems are
deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.▷If the camera viewing field or the front
windshield are dirty or covered.▷Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.▷If there is constant blinding effects be‐
cause of oncoming light, e.g., from the sun
low in the sky.▷When it is dark outside.
Night Vision with Pedestrian
and Animal Detection
The concept Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detec‐
tion is a night vision system.
An infrared camera scans the area in front of
the vehicle and issues a warning if it detects
pedestrians and animals on the street. Warm
objects that are similar in shape to human be‐
ings or animals are detected by the system. If
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Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: stow as far forward as possi‐
ble, directly behind and at the bottom of
the rear passenger seat backrests.▷Very heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the outer safety
belts in the opposite buckle.▷If necessary, fold down the rear backrests
to stow cargo.▷Do not stack cargo above the top edge of
the backrests.Securing cargo
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
To secure the cargo there are four lashing
eyes in the cargo area.
Securing cargo
▷Smaller and lighter items: secure with re‐
taining straps or with a cargo net or draw
straps.▷Larger and heavy objects: secure with
cargo straps.
Cargo straps, cargo netting, retaining straps or
draw straps on the lashing eyes in the cargo
area.
Securing cargo
Stow and secure the cargo as described
above; otherwise it may present a danger to
the occupants, e.g., during braking and evasive
maneuvers.◀
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other attempt in order to allow the dis‐
charged battery to recharge.3.Let both engines run for several minutes.4.Disconnect the jumper cables in the re‐
verse order.
Check the battery and recharge if needed.
Tow-starting and towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀
Steptronic transmission: transporting
your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towedHave your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
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Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
Tow fitting
The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the onboard vehi‐
cle tool kit under the cargo floor panel.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Push out the cover by pressing on the top
edge.
Tow-starting
Note:
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 128
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 136
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 75
Activated-charcoal filter 159
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 123
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 136
Active Protection 125
Active seat, front 51
Active seat ventilation, front 52
Active Steering, integral 132
Adaptive brake assistant 128
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 125
Adaptive drive 131
Adaptive Light Control 97
Additives, oil 211
Adjusting, steering wheel 58
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 49
After washing vehicle 229
Airbags 101
Airbags, indicator/warning light 102
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 158
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 158
Air distribution, manual 157
Air flow, automatic climate control 158
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 161
Air pressure, tires 196 Alarm system 43
Alarm, unintentional 45
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the interior rear‐ view mirror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 205
All-wheel-drive 130
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 166
Alternative oil types 212
Ambient light 99
Animal detection, see Night Vision 118
Antifreeze, washer fluid 71
Antilock Brake System, ABS 128
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 128
Approved axle load 235
Approved engine oils 212
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 173
Armrest, refer to Rear center armrest 173
Arrival time 91
Ashtray 167
Ashtray, rear 168
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 224
Assistance when driving off 128
Attentiveness assistant 125
AUTO H button 67
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 67
AUTO intensity 157
Automatic car wash 228 Automatic Cruise Control
with Stop & Go 136
Automatic Curb Monitor 56
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 103
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 97
Automatic Hold 67
Automatic locking 43
Automatic recirculated-air control 158
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 40
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 72
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 157
AUTO program, intensity 157
Auto Start/Stop function 65
Average fuel consumption 90
Average speed 90
Axle loads, weights 235
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 50
Backrest, seats 49
Backrest, width 51
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 224
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 226
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 163
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 221
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 34
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Engine, automatic Start/Stopfunction 65
Engine compartment 208
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 208
Engine coolant 213
Engine idling when driving, coasting 187
Engine oil 210
Engine oil, adding 211
Engine oil additives 211
Engine oil change 212
Engine oil filler neck 211
Engine oil temperature 85
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 212
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 212
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 224
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Engine temperature 85
Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐ sistance, steering wheel 58
Entering a car wash 228
Equipment, interior 165
Error displays, see Check Control 81
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 128
Exchanging wheels/tires 204
Exhaust system 178
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 57
Exterior mirrors 56
External start 224
External temperature dis‐ play 85
External temperature warn‐ ing 85
Eyes for securing cargo 182 F
Failure message, see Check Control 81
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 158
Filler neck for engine oil 211
Fine wood, care 230
First aid kit 224
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 227
Flat tire, changing wheels 220
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 104
Flat tire, warning lamp 105, 108
Flooding 179
Floor carpet, care 231
Floor mats, care 231
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 169
Fold-out position, wiper 71
Foot brake 179
For the roofliner, refer to All around the interior rearview
mirror 17
Front airbags 101
Front center armrest 173
Front-end collision warning with braking function 110
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 113
Front fog lights 99
Front lights 217
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 103
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 103
Front seats 49 Front turn signals, refer to
Light-emitting diodes,
LEDs 219
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 108
Fuel 194
Fuel consumption, current 86
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 90
Fuel filler flap 192
Fuel gauge 85
Fuel lid 192
Fuel quality 194
Fuel recommendation 194
Fuel, tank capacity 236
Fuse 221
G Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 165
Gasoline 194
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 73
Gear shift indicator 88
General driving notes 178
Glare shield 167
Glass sunroof, powered with tilt function 47
Glove compartment 172
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 235
H Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 166
Hazard warning flashers 223
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 130
Head airbags 101
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Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ture 96
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 38
Headlight flasher 69
Headlight glass 218
Headlights 217
Headlights, care 229
Headlight washer system 70
Head restraints 49
Head restraints, front 54
Head-up Display 93
Head-up Display, care 231
Heating, refer to Parked-car heating 162
Heavy cargo, stowing 182
Height, seats 49
Height, vehicle 234
High-beam Assistant 98
High beams 69
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 98
Hill Descent Control HDC 130
Hills 180
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 128
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 174
Hood 208
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 178
HUD Head-up Display 93
Hydroplaning 179
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 85
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 85
Identification marks, tires 202
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9 iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 63
Ignition on 63
Indication of a flat tire 105 , 108
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 81
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 81
Individual air distribution 157
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 196
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 108
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 90
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 132
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Instrument cluster 77
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 77
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 78
Instrument lighting 99
Integral Active Steering 132
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 223
Intelligent Safety 109
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 157
Interior equipment 165
Interior lights 99
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 38
Interior motion sensor 44 Interior rearview mirror, auto‐
matic dimming feature 57
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 87
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 220
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 73
Jump-starting 224
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 41
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 73
Knee airbag 101
L Lamp replacement, front 217
Lamp replacement, rear 219
Lane departure warning 122
Lane margin, warning 122
Language on Control Dis‐ play 93
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 182
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 60
Launch Control 75
Leather, care 229
LED headlights, Bulb replace‐ ment 219
LED light 219
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 218
Length, vehicle 234
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