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the area around the recessed grips. Make
sure that the trim does not become stuck.4.Carefully swing out the trim.
Replacing the reversing lamp and inner
brake lamp
1.Loosen the two holders, arrow 1 and pull
down on the lamp holder to remove, ar‐
row 2.2.Unscrew the defective bulb of the revers‐
ing or brake lamp from its socket counter‐
clockwise.3.Insert the new bulb.
Installing the bulb holder
1.Slide the bulb holder onto the two guide
pins, arrow 1. Insert the two contacts, ar‐
row 2, into the connections, arrow 3.2.Press on the bulb holder. Make sure that
the two exterior holders latch into place.3.Swing the trim back onto the trunk lid and
secure.Rear lamp, license plate lamp and
central brake lamp
Follow general instructions, refer to page 206.
These lights are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Changing wheels
Hints When using run-flat tires or sealants, a tire
does not need to be changed immediately in
the event of pressure loss due to a flat tire.
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Position the vehicle jack only at the loca‐
tions shown
There are also hybrid components under the
vehicle that are faded by the underbody panel‐
ing.
Make sure not to damage any of the under‐
body paneling parts.
Otherwise, there is the risk of fatal injury from
electrocution due to damaged high-voltage
components.◀
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
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corresponding engine or body ground of
the vehicle to be started.
Starting the engine
Never use spray fluids to start the engine.
1.Start the engine of the assisting vehicle
and let it run for several minutes at an in‐
creased idle speed.2.Start the engine of the vehicle that is to be
started in the usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not success‐
ful, wait a few minutes before making an‐
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
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
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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Do not turn off the ignition in the car
wash
Do not turn off the ignition in the car wash;
otherwise, selector lever position P is en‐
gaged and damages can result.◀
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 activate drive readiness:
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
Car care productsBMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐ cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
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 car 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.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
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Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 124
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 129
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 78
Activated-charcoal filter 153
Activate drive readiness 68
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 120
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 129
ActiveHybrid, system 31
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 83
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 122
Adaptive Light Control 98
Additives, oil 201
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 224
Airbags 102
Airbags, indicator/warning light 103
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 152
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 151
Air distribution, manual 152
Air flow, automatic climate control 152
Air pressure, tires 190
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 153
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 196
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 157
Alternative oil types 202
Antifreeze, washer fluid 75
Antilock Brake System, ABS 124
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 124
Approved axle load 231
Approved engine oils 202
Arrival time 92
Ash tray 160
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, ASSIST 71
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, eBOOST 71
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
Assistance when driving off 128
ASSIST, assistance for the combustion engine 71
Assist system information, on Control Display 95
Attentiveness assistant 122
AUTO intensity 151
Automatic car wash 223
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 150
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 129
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 104
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 222 Automatic engine start-stop
function 69
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 98
Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 152
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 76
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 151
AUTO program, intensity 151
Auxiliary air conditioning 154
Average fuel consumption 92
Average speed 92
Axle loads, weights 231
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, width 54
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 218
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 220
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 215
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 37
Battery, vehicle 215
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 166
Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW ActiveHybrid 31
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BMW maintenance sys‐tem 204
Bonus range, ECO PRO 180
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 166
Brake assistant 124
Brake discs, break-in 170
Brake force display 122
Brake lights, adaptive 122
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 122
Brake pads, break-in 170
Braking, hints 173
Breakdown assis‐ tance 217, 218
Break-in 170
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 95
Bulb replacement 206
Bulb replacement, front 207
Bulb replacement, halogen headlights 207
Bulb replacement, rear 212
Bulb replacement, xenon headlights 210
Bulbs and lights 206
Button, RES 132
Button, Start/Stop 67
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 218
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera, care 226
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 140
Camera, Side View 143
Camera, Top View 144
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 166
Car battery 215
Car care products 224
Care, displays 226
Care, vehicle 224 Cargo 175
Cargo area, enlarging 162
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 166
Cargo, securing 176
Cargo straps, securing cargo 176
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 36
Carpet, care 226
Car wash 223
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 172
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 204
CD/Multimedia, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
Center armrest 165
Center console 16
Central locking system 41
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing parts 206
Changing wheels 214
Changing wheels/tires 195
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 71
Charge indicator, high-volt‐ age battery 81
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 83
Checking the engine oil level electronically 200
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 200
Children, seating position 62
Children, transporting safely 62
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 62 Child restraint fixing system
LATCH 64
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 62
Child safety locks 66
Child seat, mounting 62
Child seats 62
Chrome parts, care 225
Cigarette lighter 160
Cleaning displays 226
Climate control 150
Clock 87
Closing/opening via door lock 41
Closing/opening with remote control 39
Clothes hooks 166
Coasting 70
Cockpit 14
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 72
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 73
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 68
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 127
Compartments in the doors 165
Compass 158
Computer 91
Condensation on win‐ dows 152
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 174
Condition Based Service CBS 204
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
cation
ConnectedDrive Services
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Contact with water, hybridsystem 222
Continued driving with a flat tire 107 , 110
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 94
Controller 18, 19
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 124
Convenient opening with the remote control 39
Coolant 203
Coolant level 203
Coolant temperature 87
Cooling function 151
Cooling, maximum 151
Cooling system 203
Corrosion on brake discs 173
Cosmetic mirror 160
Cruise control 135
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 129
Cruising range 88
Cupholders 166
Current fuel consumption 88
D
Damage, tires 194
Damping control, dy‐ namic 125
Data, technical 230
Date 88
Daytime running lights 98
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 69
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 152
Dehumidifying, air 151
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Destination distance 92
Digital clock 87
Digital compass 158
Dimensions 230
Dimmable exterior mirrors 60 Dimmable interior rearview
mirror 61
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 72
Display, electronic, instru‐ ment cluster 80
Display in windshield 95
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 100
Displays, cleaning 226
Displays, hybrid system 81
Disposal, coolant 203
Disposal, vehicle battery 215
Distance control, refer to PDC 137
Distance to destination 92
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 41
Door lock, refer to Remote control 36
DRIVE, Driving with combus‐ tion engine 71
Drive-off assistant 128
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 124
Driver assistance, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 110
Drive readiness in detail 68
Drive readiness states 67
Driving Assistant, refer to In‐ telligent Safety 110
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 126
Driving instructions, break- in 170
Driving instructions, hybrid system 170
Driving mode 126
Driving notes, general 172
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 124
Driving style analysis 181
Driving tips 172
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, DRIVE 71 DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐
trol 124
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 125
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 125
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 124
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 125
E eBOOST, assistance for the combustion engine 71
ECO PRO 179
ECO PRO, bonus range 180
ECO PRO display 179
ECO PRO driving mode 179
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 181
ECO PRO mode 179
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 181
eDRIVE, electric driving 70
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 68
Electric driving, eDRIVE 70
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 80
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 200
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 124
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 186
Emergency Request 217
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 218
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
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Emergency unlocking, trunklid 43
Energy recovery, CHARGE 71
Engine, automatic off 69
Engine compartment 198
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 199
Engine coolant 203
Engine oil 200
Engine oil, adding 201
Engine oil additives 201
Engine oil change 202
Engine oil filler neck 201
Engine oil temperature 87
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 202
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 202
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 37
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 218
Engine temperature 87
Entering a car wash 223
Equipment, interior 156
Error displays, see Check Control 83
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 124
Exchanging wheels/tires 195
Exhaust system 172
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 60
Exterior mirrors 59
External start 218
External temperature dis‐ play 87
External temperature warn‐ ing 87
Eyes for securing cargo 176
F
Failure message, see Check Control 83 False alarm, refer to Uninten‐
tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 152
Filler neck for engine oil 201
Fine wood, care 225
First aid kit 218
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 221
Flat tire, changing wheels 214
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 109
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Flat tire, warning lamp 106, 109
Flooding 173
Floor carpet, care 226
Floor mats, care 226
Fold down the rear seat back‐ rest, see Though-loading
system 162
Fold-out position, wiper 75
Foot brake 173
Front airbags 102
Front-end collision warning with braking function 114
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 111
Front fog lights 100
Front fog lights, front, bulb re‐ placement 211
Front lights 207
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 104
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 104
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 109
Fuel 188
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 92
Fuel filler flap 186
Fuel gauge 87
Fuel lid 186
Fuel quality 188 Fuel recommendation 188
Fuel, tank capacity 231
Functions, hybrid system 31
Fuse 215
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 156
Gasoline 188
Gear change, Steptronic transmission 76
Gear shift indicator 89
General driving notes 172
Glare shield 160
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 164
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 231
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 157
Hazard warning flashers 217
Head airbags 102
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 98
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 97
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 46
Headlight flasher 73
Headlight glass 207
Headlights 207
Headlights, care 224
Headlight washer system 73
Head restraints 52
Head restraints, front 56
Head restraints, rear 57
Head-up Display 95
Head-up Display, care 226
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Height, vehicle 230
High-beam Assistant 99
High beams 73
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 99
High-voltage battery, charge indicator 81
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 171
Hills 173
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 128
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 166
Hood 199
Horn 14
Hotel function, trunk lid 42
Hot exhaust system 172
HUD Head-up Display 95
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 83
Hybrid system, at a glance 31
Hybrid system, automatic de‐ activation 222
Hybrid system, contact with water 222
Hybrid system, displays 81
Hybrid system, safety 221
Hydroplaning 172
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 87
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 87
Identification marks, tires 192
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 36
Ignition off 67
Ignition on 67 Indication of a flat
tire 106 , 109
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 83
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 83
Individual air distribution 152
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 37
Inflation pressure, tires 190
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 109
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 91
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 106
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 109
Instrument cluster 80
Instrument cluster, electronic displays 80
Instrument lighting 100
Integrated key 36
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 217
Intelligent Safety 110
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 151
Interior equipment 156
Interior lights 100
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 39
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 61
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 158
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 61
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 88 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 214
Joystick, Steptronic transmis‐ sion 76
Jump-starting 218
K
Key/remote control 36
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 37
Kickdown, Steptronic trans‐ mission 76
Knee airbag 103
L Lamp replacement 206
Lamp replacement, front 207
Lamp replacement, rear 212
Lane departure warning 119
Lane margin, warning 119
Language on Control Dis‐ play 94
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 176
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 64
Launch Control 78
Leather, care 224
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 207
Length, vehicle 230
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 25
Light alloy wheels, care 225
Light control 98
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 207
Lighter 160
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