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Hot exhaust systemHot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
Do not remove the heat shields installed and
never apply undercoating to them. Make sure
that flammable materials, e. g. hay, leaves,
grass, etc. do not come in contact with the hot
exhaust system while driving, while in idle po‐
sition mode, or when parked. Such contact
could lead to a fire, resulting in an increased
risk of serious personal injury as well as prop‐
erty damage.
Do not touch hot exhaust pipes; otherwise,
there is a danger of getting burned.◀
Climate control windshield
The marked area is not covered with heat re‐
flective coating.
Use this area for garage door openers, devices
for electronic toll collection, etc.
Mobile communication devices in the vehicle
Mobile communication devices in the ve‐
hicle
It is not recommended to use mobile phones,
such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interior
without a direct connection to an external aer‐
ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics and
mobile communication devices can interfere
with each other. In addition, there is no assur‐
ance that the radiation generated during trans‐
mission will be conducted away from the vehi‐
cle interior.◀
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning
When driving on wet or slushy roads, re‐
duce your speed to prevent hydroplaning.◀
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can
form between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplan‐
ing. It is characterized by a partial or complete
loss of contact between the tires and the road
surface, ultimately undermining your ability to
steer and brake the vehicle.
Driving through water Observe water level and speed
Do not exceed the maximum water level
and maximum speed; otherwise, the vehicle's
engine, the electrical systems and the trans‐
mission may be damaged.◀
Drive though calm water only and only if it is
not deeper than 9.8 inches/25 cm and at this
height, no faster than walking speed, up to
3 mph/5 km/h.
Braking safely
Your vehicle is equipped with ABS as a stand‐
ard feature.
Applying the brakes fully is the most effective
way of braking in situations needed.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid
any obstacles with a minimum of steering ef‐
fort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from
the hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its
active mode.
In certain braking situations, the perforated
brake discs can cause functional problems.
However, this has no effect on the perform‐
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Objects within the range of movement
of the pedals
No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,
press brake pedal ever so gently every few
miles.
Ensure that this action does not endanger other traffic.
The heat generated in this process helps dry
the brake discs and pads.
In this way braking efficiency will be available
when you need it.
Hills Avoid stressing the brakes
Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system. Light but consistent brake pres‐
sure can lead to high temperatures, brakes
wearing out and possibly even brake failure.◀
Do not drive in neutral
Do not drive in neutral or with the engine
stopped, as doing so disables engine braking.
In addition, steering and brake assist are un‐
available with the engine stopped.◀
Drive long or steep downhill gradients in the
gear that requires least braking efforts. Other‐wise the brakes may overheat and reduce
brake efficiency.
You can increase the engine's braking effect
by shifting down, going all the way to first gear,
if needed.
Brake disc corrosion
Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the
brake pads are favored by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion will built up when the maximum
pressure applied to the brake pads during
braking is not reached - thus discs don't get
cleaned.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐
sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops collecting under‐
neath the vehicle.
These traces of water under the vehicle are
normal.
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StorageStore wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Run-flat tires Label
RSC label on the tire sidewall.
The wheels consist of tires that are self-sup‐
porting, to a limited degree, and possibly spe‐
cial rims.
The support of the sidewall allows the tire to
remain drivable to a restricted degree in the
event of a tire inflation pressure loss.
Follow the instructions for continued driving
with a flat tire.
Changing run-flat tires
For your own safety, only use run-flat tires. No
spare tire is available in the case of a flat tire.
Your service center will be glad to advise you.
Mobility System
The concept With the Mobility System, minor tire damagecan be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire inflation pressure.
Hints▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.▷Contact the nearest service center if the
tire cannot be made drivable.▷If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.▷Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.▷The use of a sealant can damage the TPM
wheel electronics. In this case, have the
electronics checked at the next opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if needed.
Enclosed areas
Do not let the engine run in enclosed
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀
Storage The Mobility System is located under the
cargo floor panel.
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When snow chains are in use, the rear axle
steering of the Integral Active Steering is deac‐
tivated automatically.
At speeds above the maximum permitted
speed with snow chains of 30 mph/50 km/h,
the rear axle steering is activated again auto‐
matically.
Activating the status1."Settings"2."Tire chains"3."Tire chains installed"
Automatic detection If functioning properly:
▷Snow chains are mounted. Settings are not
activated
.
After you drive a short distance, a Check
Control message is shown and the state is
activated automatically.
Confirm the automatic activation.
▷Snow chains are not mounted. Settings are
activated
.
At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h, a Check
Control message is displayed. Deactivate
the status manually.
If not functioning properly:
▷Snow chains are mounted. Settings are not
activated
.
A Check Control message is not displayed.
The automatic detection system is mal‐
functioning. Activate the status manually.
Activating/deactivating rear axle
steering
If the status indicating that snow chains are in
use is activated, the rear axle steering is deac‐
tivated automatically.
At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h, the rear axle
steering is activated again, even though snow
chains are in use.
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this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Starting aid terminals In the vehicle, only charge the battery via thestarting aid terminals, refer to page 229, in the
engine compartment with the engine off.
Power failure After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:▷Seat, mirror, and steering wheel memory:
store the positions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Plastic tweezers and information on the fuse
types and locations are stored in the fuse box
in the trunk.
In the glove compartment
Push the handle to the side, arrow 1, and open
the lid, arrow 2.
In the trunk
Open the cover on the right side trim, arrow.
Information on the fuse types and locations is
found on a separate sheet.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 134
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 142
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 81
Accessories and parts 7
Activated-charcoal filter 166
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 130
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 142
Active Protection 132
Active seat, front 58
Active seat ventilation, front 58
Active Steering, integral 138
Adaptive brake assistant 134
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 132
Adaptive drive 137
Adaptive Light Control 103
Additives, oil 216
Adjusting, steering wheel 65
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 56
After washing vehicle 233
Airbags 107
Airbags, indicator/warning light 108
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 165
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 165
Air distribution, manual 164
Air flow, automatic climate control 164
Air outlets, see ventila‐ tion 167 Air pressure, tires 198
Alarm system 44
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 207
All-wheel-drive 136
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 171
Alternative oil types 217
Animal detection, see Night Vision 125
Antifreeze, washer fluid 78
Antilock Brake System, ABS 134
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 134
Approved axle load 241
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 217
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 176
Arrival time 97
Ashtray 172
Assistance when driving off 134
Attentiveness assistant 132
AUTO H button 73
AUTO H button, refer to Au‐ tomatic Hold 73
AUTO intensity 164
Automatic car wash 232
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 142
Automatic Curb Monitor 63 Automatic deactivation, front-
seat passenger airbags 109
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 103
Automatic Hold 73
Automatic locking 44
Automatic recirculated-air control 165
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 41
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 78
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 164
AUTO program, intensity 164
Auto Start/Stop function 71
Average fuel consumption 96
Average speed 96
Axle loads, weights 241
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 57
Backrest, seats 56
Backrest, width 57
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 228
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 230
Battery replacement, remote control for parked-car heat‐
ing/ventilation 169
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 225
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 35
Battery, vehicle 225
Belts, safety belts 59
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 177 Seite 244ReferenceEverything from A to Z244
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BMW Assist, see user'smanual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
BMW Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 220
Bonus range, ECO PRO 187
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 177
Brake assistant 134
Brake assistant, adaptive 134
Brake discs, break-in 180
Brake force display 132
Brake lights, adaptive 132
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 132
Brake lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Brake pads, break-in 180
Braking, hints 181
Breakdown assistance 227
Break-in 180
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 99
Bulb replacement, front 222
Bulb replacement, rear 224
Button, RES 145
Button, Start/Stop 69
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 229
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 7
Calling up mirror adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up seat adjust‐ ment 44
Calling up steering wheel ad‐ justment 44
Camera lenses, care 236 Camera, rearview cam‐
era 154
Camera, Side View 156
Camera, Top View 158
Can holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 177
Car battery 225
Car care products 233
Care, displays 236
Care, vehicle 233
Cargo 183
Cargo area partition 50
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 177
Cargo, securing 184
Cargo straps, securing cargo 184
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 34
Carpet, care 235
Car wash 232
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 181
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 220
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center console 16
Central locking system 40
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 222
Changing wheels 225
Changing wheels/tires 206
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 9
Check Control 87
Checking the engine oil level electronically 215
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 215
Children, seating position 66 Children, transporting
safely 66
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 66
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 68
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 66
Child seat, mounting 66
Child seats 66
Chrome parts, care 235
Cigarette lighter 172
Cleaning displays 236
Climate control 163
Climate control wind‐ shield 181
Clock 92
Closing/opening via door lock 40
Closing/opening with remote control 37
Clothes hooks 176
Coasting 189
Coasting with engine decou‐ pled, coasting 189
Coasting with idling en‐ gine 189
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 75
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 76
COMFORT+ program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Comfort Access 42
COMFORT program, Driving Dynamics Control 140
Compressor 208
Computer, refer to On-board computer 96
Condensation on win‐ dows 165
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 182
Condition Based Service CBS 220
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Electronic Stability ProgramESP, refer to DSC 134
Emergency detection, remote control 35
Emergency operation, convertible top 50
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 194
Emergency Request 227
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 81
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 42
Energy Control 92
Energy recovery 93
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 71
Engine, automatic switch- off 71
Engine compartment 213
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 213
Engine coolant 218
Engine idling when driving, coasting 189
Engine oil 215
Engine oil, adding 216
Engine oil additives 216
Engine oil change 217
Engine oil filler neck 216
Engine oil temperature 91
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 217
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 217
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 229
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 70
Engine stop 70
Engine temperature 91 Entering/exiting vehicle, as‐
sistance, steering wheel 65
Entering a car wash 232
Equipment, interior 170
Error displays, see Check Control 87
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 134
Exchanging wheels/tires 206
Exhaust system 181
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 64
Exterior mirrors 63
External start 229
External temperature dis‐ play 91
External temperature warn‐ ing 91
Eyes for securing cargo 184
F
Failure message, see Check Control 87
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 45
Fan, refer to Air flow 164
Filler neck for engine oil 216
Fine wood, care 235
First aid kit 228
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 231
Flat tire, changing wheels 225
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 114
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 111
Flat tire, warning lamp 112, 115
Flooding 181
Floor carpet, care 235
Floor mats, care 235
Fold-out position, wiper 77
Foot brake 181
Front airbags 107
Front center armrest 176 Front-end collision warning
with braking function 118
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 120
Front fog lights 105
Front fog lights, bulb replace‐ ment 224
Front lights 222
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 109
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 109
Front seats 56
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 114
Fuel 196
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 96
Fuel filler flap 194
Fuel gauge 91
Fuel lid 194
Fuel quality 196
Fuel recommendation 196
Fuel, tank capacity 242
Fuse 226
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 170
Gasoline 196
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 79
Gear shift indicator 94
General driving notes 180
Glare shield 172
Glove compartment 175
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 241
H
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Hand-held transmitter, alter‐nating code 171
Hazard warning flashers 227
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 136
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 103
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 103
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 39
Headlight flasher 76
Headlight glass 223
Headlights 222
Headlights, care 233
Headlight washer system 76
Head restraints 56
Head restraints, front 60
Head-up Display 99
Head-up Display, care 236
Heating, refer to Parked-car heating 167
Heavy cargo, stowing 184
Height, seats 56
Height, vehicle 240
High-beam Assistant 104
High beams 76
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 104
Hill Descent Control HDC 136
Hills 182
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 134
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 177
Homepage 6
Hood 213
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 41
Hot exhaust system 181
HUD Head-up Display 99
Hydroplaning 181 I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 91
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 91
Identification marks, tires 204
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 9
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 34
Ignition off 69
Ignition on 69
Indication of a flat tire 112 , 115
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 87
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 87
Individual air distribution 164
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 35
Inflation pressure, tires 198
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 114
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 96
Initialization, Integral Active Steering 138
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 112
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Instrument cluster 83
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 83
Instrument display, multifunc‐ tional 84
Instrument lighting 105
Integral Active Steering 138
Integrated key 34
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29 Intelligent Emergency Re‐
quest 227
Intelligent Safety 116
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 164
Interior equipment 170
Interior lights 105
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 37
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 38
Interior motion sensor 45
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 64
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 93
Interval mode 76
J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 225
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 79
Jump-starting 229
K
Key/remote control 34
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 42
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 35
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 79
Knee airbag 107
L Lamp replacement, front 222
Lamp replacement, rear 224
Lane departure warning 129
Lane margin, warning 129
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Lashing eyes, securingcargo 184
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 68
Launch Control 81
Leather, care 234
LED front fog lights, bulb re‐ placement 224
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 223
LED light 223
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 223
Length, vehicle 240
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
License plate lamp, bulb re‐ placement 224
Light alloy wheels, care 235
Light control 103
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 223
Lighting 102
Lighting, speaker 106
Lights 102
Lights and bulbs 222
Light switch 102
Load 184
Loading 183
Lock, door 40
Locking/unlocking via door lock 40
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 37
Locking, automatic 44
Locking, settings 43
Locking via trunk lid 41
Low beams 102
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 104
Lower back support 57
Lumbar support 57
M
Maintenance 220 Maintenance require‐
ments 220
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 93
Maintenance system, BMW 220
Make-up mirror 172
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 87
Manual air distribution 164
Manual air flow 164
Manual brake, refer to Parking brake 72
Manual mode, Steptronic transmission 80
Manual operation, door lock 40
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 63
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 194
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 152
Manual operation, rearview camera 154
Manual operation, Side View 156
Manual operation, Top View 158
Marking on approved tires 207
Marking, run-flat tires 208
Massage seat, front 58
Master key, refer to Remote control 34
Maximum cooling 165
Maximum speed, display 94
Maximum speed, winter tires 207
Measure, units of 99
Medical kit 228
Memory for seat, mirrors, steering wheel 62
Menu, EfficientDynamics 188
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 95 Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 87
Microfilter 166
Minimum tread, tires 206
Mirror 63
Mirror memory 62
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 181
Mobility System 208
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 223
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 66
Multifunctional instrument display 84
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
N Navigation, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment and Communication
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 60
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 235
New wheels and tires 206
Night Vision 125
Night Vision device, see Night Vision 125
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 230
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 221
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 221 Seite 249Everything from A to ZReference249
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