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Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Deactivating Automatic Hold, refer to
page 72.4.Release the parking brake.5.Switch the engine off.
In this way, the ignition remains switched
on, and a Check-Control message is dis‐
played.
CAUTION
Selector lever position P is automati‐
cally engaged when the ignition is
switched off. There is a risk of property
damage. Do not switch ignition off in car
washes.◀
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside
when in selector lever position N. A signal
sounds when an attempt is made to lock the
vehicle.
To start the engine:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns the ignition off.
Selector lever positionSelector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷When the ignition is switched off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Vehicle care products BMW recommends using vehicle care and
cleaning products from BMW.
WARNING
Cleansers can contain substances that
are dangerous and harmful to your health. There is a risk of injury. When cleaning the in‐
terior, open the doors or windows. Only use
products intended for cleaning vehicles. Fol‐
low the instructions on the container.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your vehicle care to
these influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Matte finish
Only use cleaning and care products suitable
for vehicles with matte finish. These are availa‐
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IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 133
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function 141
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 80
Accessories and parts 8
Activated-charcoal filter 165
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 128
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function,
ACC 141
Active Protection 130
Active seat, front 53
Active seat ventilation, front 54
Active Steering, integral 137
Adaptive brake assistant 133
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force display 130
Adaptive drive 136
Adaptive Light Control 102
Additional information, iDrive 22
Additives, oil 222
Adjusting, steering wheel 60
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
After washing vehicle 240
Airbags 105
Airbags, indicator/warning light 106
Air circulation, see Recircu‐ lated-air mode 164
Air, dehumidifying, see Cool‐ ing function 163
Air distribution, manual 164 Air flow, automatic climate
control 164
Air outlets, see Ventila‐ tion 166
Air pressure, tires 202
Alarm system 45
Alarm, unintentional 46
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the interior mir‐ ror 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, see Winter tires 211
All-wheel-drive 135
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 170
Alternative oil types 222
Animal detection, see Night Vision 123
Antifreeze, washer fluid 76
Antilock Brake System, ABS 133
Anti-slip control, see DSC 133
Anti-theft protection, vehi‐ cle 38
App, BMW Driver’s Guide 6
Approved axle load 247
Armrest, see Front center armrest 178
Armrest, see Rear center armrest 178
Arrival time 95
Ashtray 171
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 234
Assistance when driving off 133
Attentiveness assistant 130 AUTO H button 71
AUTO H button, see Auto‐ matic Hold 71
AUTO intensity 163
Automatic car wash 239
Automatic cruise control with Stop&Go function 141
Automatic Curb Monitor 59
Automatic deactivation, Front-seat passenger air‐
bags 107
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 101
Automatic Hold 71
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 164
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 77
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 163
AUTO program, intensity 163
Auto Start/Stop function 68
AUX-IN port, general informa‐ tion 173
Average fuel consumption 95
Average speed 95
Axle loads, weights 247
B Backrest curvature, see Lum‐ bar support 52
Backrest, seats 51
Backrest, width 53
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 234
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Battery replacement, vehicleremote control 35
Battery, vehicle 231
Being towed, see Tow-start‐ ing and towing 236
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cup holder 179
Blinds, sun protection 48
BMW Assist, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide app 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 226
Bonus range, ECO PRO 192
Bottle holder, see Cup holder 179
Brake assistant 133
Brake assistant, adaptive 133
Brake discs, break-in 184
Brake force display 130
Brake lights, adaptive 130
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 130
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Brake pads, break-in 184
Braking, information 186
Breakdown assis‐ tance 233, 234
Break-in 184
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 97
Bulb replacement, front 228
Bulb replacement, rear 230
Button, RES 144
Button, Start/Stop 66
Bypassing, see Jump-start‐ ing 235 C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 44
Camera lenses, care 242
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 153
Camera, Side View 155
Camera, Top View 157
Can holder, see Cup holder 179
Car battery 231
Care, displays 242
Care, vehicle 240
Cargo 188
Cargo area, enlarging 174
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 179
Cargo straps, securing cargo 189
Car key, see Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 242
Car wash 239
Catalytic converter, see Hot exhaust system 185
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 226
CD/Multimedia, see Owner's Manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, see Control Display 18
Changes, technical, see Own Safety 7
Changing parts 228
Changing wheels 231 Changing wheels/tires 210
Chassis number, see Vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 85
Checking the engine oil level electronically 220
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 220
Children, seating position 62
Children, transporting safely 62
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 64
Child restraint system 62
Child restraint systems, mounting 63
Child safety locks 65
Child seat, mounting 63
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 241
Cigarette lighter 171
Cleaning displays 242
Climate control 162
Climate control laminated tinted safety glass 185
Climate control wind‐ shield 185
Clock 90
Closing/opening via door lock 39
Closing/opening with remote control 38
Clothes hooks 179
Coasting 194
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 194
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 194
Combination switch, see Turn signals 73
Combination switch, see Wiper system 73
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 139
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RES button, see ActiveCruise Control, ACC 141
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 147
Reserve warning, see Range 90
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 109
Residual heat, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
Retreaded tires 211
Reversing lamp, bulb replace‐ ment 230
Roadside parking lights 100
Roller sunblinds 48
Roll stabilization, see Adap‐ tive Drive 136
Roll stabilization, see Dy‐ namic Drive 136
RON recommended fuel grade 201
RSC Run Flat System Com‐ ponent, see Run-flat
tires 212
Rubber components, care 241
Run-flat tires 212
S Safe braking 186
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 56
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 242
Safety Package, see Active Protection 130
Safety switch, windows 47
Safety systems, airbags 105
Saving fuel 190
Screen, see Control Dis‐ play 18
Screwdriver, see Onboard ve‐ hicle tool kit 228
Sealant 212 Seat belts, see Safety
belts 55
Seat heating, front 53
Seat heating, rear 54
Seating position for chil‐ dren 62
Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory 57
Seats 51
Seat ventilation, front 54
Securing cargo 189
Selection list in instrument cluster 93
Selector lever, Steptronic transmission 77
Sensors, care 242
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 226
Service requirements, dis‐ play 91
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 234
Services, ConnectedDrive
SET button, see Active Cruise Control, ACC 141
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 147
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 44
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 96
Settings, storing for seat, mir‐ rors, steering wheel 57
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 79
Shift point indicator 84
Shoulder support 53
Side airbags 105
Side View 155
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 44
Sitting safely 51
Size 246
Ski bag 175 Smallest turning radius 246
Smoker's package 171
Snow chains 215
Socket 172
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 227
SOS button 233
Spare fuse 232
Speaker lighting 104
Speed, average 95
Speed limit detection 92
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 95
Speed limits, display 92
Speed warning 96
Split screen 23
SPORT+ - program, Dynamic Driving Control 139
Sport displays, torque dis‐ play, performance dis‐
play 96
SPORT program, driving dy‐ namics 139
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 78
Stability control systems 133
Standard equipment 7
Start/stop, automatic func‐ tion 68
Start/Stop button 66
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 35
Starting the engine 67
Status control display, tires 109
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering, Integral Active Steering 137
Steering wheel, adjusting 60
Steering wheel heating 60
Steering wheel memory 57
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion, see Steptronic trans‐
mission 77
Steptronic transmission 77
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